Combining the daily operations of the utilities, the latest computer technology and the professional technology of distribution network planning, a practical GIS (Geographical Information System) based computer decision-making support system with eight sub systems for urban power distribution network planning is introduced. The models and functions of the system are described. This system has b...

The widespread adoption of small-scale distributed energy resources (DERs) amongst users has drastically changed the operation distribution networks. To date, there not been a consolidated model to incorporate investment decisions end-users in network planning. contribution this paper is planning for utility which considers neighborhood trading (NET) as platform directly exchange between them. ...