This paper presents a methodology for sustainable operation of the distribution network with
optimal placement and sizing of dispatchable DGs and shunt capacitors. The objective of …

In the present work, Whale optimization algorithm (WOA), Differential evolution (DE), Grey
wolf optimization (GWO), Quasi-opposition based Differential Evolution (QODE) and Quasi …

Using a two-stage solution methodology and a modified simulated annealing technique, the
authors develop a solution algorithm to the network reconfiguration problem, which is a …

The paper presents a genetic algorithm (GA) based fuzzy multi-objective approach for
determining the optimum values of fixed and switched shunt capacitors to improve the …

This paper aims to study distribution system operations by the ant colony search algorithm
(ACSA). The objective of this study is to present new algorithms for solving the optimal …

Nowadays due to development of distribution systems and increase in electricity demand,
the use of distributed generation (DG) sources and capacitors banks in parallel are …

In this paper, a new design methodology for determining the size, location, type and number
of capacitors to be placed on a radial distribution system is presented. The objective is to …

In this paper, a new and powerful algorithm called Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA) is
proposed for optimal allocations and sizing of capacitors in various distribution systems. First …

The capacitor placement (replacement) problem for radial distribution networks determines
capacitor types, sizes, locations and control schemes. Optimal capacitor placement is a hard …

In the present work, a cuckoo search optimisation‐based approach has been developed to
allocate static shunt capacitors along radial distribution networks. The objective function is …