This paper presents a new and comprehensive Objective Function (OF) for capacitor placement in distribution networks. In this study, distribution network management’s viewpoint toward identifying comprehensive OF to maximize the benefit of a distribution company is considered. In addition to considering active power loss cost and capacitor cost, two other important terms, i.e. cost of buying re...

In this paper, simultaneous placement of distributed generation, capacitor bank and protective devices are utilized to improve the efficiency of the distribution network. The objectives of the problem are reduction of active and reactive power losses, improvement of voltage profile and reliability indices and increasing distribution companies’ profit. The combination of firefly algorithm, parti...

Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS) devices can regulate the active and reactive power control as well as adaptive to voltage magnitude control simultaneously, because of their flexibility and fast control characteristics. Placement of these devices in suitable location can lead to control in line flow and maintain bus voltages in desired level and so improve voltage stabil...

In the present day power systems, Distributed generation (DG) technologies are becoming more significant due to the increased demand for electrical power. Integration of DG affects the performance of distribution network significantly. DG placement key benefits are power loss reduction and improved voltage profiles which are the objectives in this problem. This paper presents a new efficient te...