The ongoing power system transformation requires rethinking the planning and operation
practices of the different segments to accommodate the necessary changes and take …

This chapter aims to study the distribution expansion planning (DEP) problem considering
flexibility providers. In this study, demand response providers (DRPs) are introduced as the …

Along with increasing presence of renewable energy in the distribution network, active
network planning approach is of utmost interest for distribution system operators to harness …

Distribution networks are currently undergoing fundamental changes due to the rise of smart
solutions such as for instance Demand Response (DR), which increases network complexity …

Requirements for energy distribution networks are changing fast due to the growing share of
renewable energy, increasing electrification, and novel consumer and asset technologies …

Techno-economic assessment methodologies are fundamental tools both for defining
strategic policies and for selecting the worthy investment options. Since smart grid transition …

The distribution system planner should be able to coordinate smart grid solutions in order to
find cost effective expansions plans. These plans should be able to deal with new added …

The modern distribution networks under the smart grid paradigm have been considered both
interconnected and reliable. In grid modernization concepts, the optimal asset optimization …

Uncertainties involved in renewable generation and electrical demand pose significant
technical challenges with the concomitant financial consequences in smart distribution …

This paper presents a new hybrid multi-objective optimization algorithm for optimal
placement and sizing of Renewable Energy Generations (here, photovoltaic system) in …