Reliability and resilience are the main drivers for the transition of distribution networks from
passive systems to active microgrids; as such, quantifying the potential benefits of microgrids …

The fundamental goal of the distribution system operator (DSO) is to serve its customers with
reliable and low‐cost electricity. Failures in power distribution systems are responsible for …

The swift technological progress of inverter-based distributed energy resources (IBDERs)
has led to proliferation of such DERs in electric power grids. Despite sequel of advantages …

This paper proposes a risk-based approach for planning resilient radial distribution networks
to severe windstorms. The proposed approach is based on the concept of interval analysis …

Ensuring the continuity of service in electricity distribution grids at minimum costs is a key
challenge in many countries, as extreme weather events and fluctuating renewable energy …

A hybrid bi-level programming approach is presented in this paper to enhance the system
reliability by optimally integrating the Vehicle Charging Stations (VCS) of Plug-in Hybrid …

A two-level optimization method is presented to find the optimal number and location of
conventional protective devices to be upgraded to remote-controlled switches (RCSs) for an …

This paper presents an approach to deal with the uncertainty of generation and load in the
optimal island partitioning of the automated radial distribution networks. The proposed …

The paper presents the operational planning of medium voltage (11 kV; 6.6 kV) distribution
networks that is an integral part of the previously developed integrated planning approach …

Fault indicators (FI) and remotely controlled switches (RCS) can reduce the power outage
time in distribution network (DN) by finding and isolating the faulty area. Therefore, they play …