In recent years, significant research efforts have been devoted to the optimal design of
modern power distribution systems. The aim of power distribution planning (PDP) is to …

Many studies have been conducted on the distribution network expansion planning (DNEP)
problem in recent years. The primary goal of this issue is to satisfy electric load demand …

Electromagnetic radiations emanating from the high voltage lines and substations pose
serious adverse health consequences to living beings. As a result, selection of power …

Distribution system optimisation is defined as satisfying the demand of the system in the
most economical, reliable and environment-friendly way while all the related operational or …

This paper addresses the problem of electric distribution network expansion under condition
of uncertainty in the evolution of node loads in a time horizon. An immune-based …

The active distribution network is a new solution to the flexible utilization of distributed
energy resources to suit the characteristics of the distribution network. Advanced “active” …

This paper presents a survey on enhancement of power system performances by optimally
placed distributed generations in distribution networks. Thedistribution power system …

Location planning of electrical substations is a power planning problem, in which expert
knowledge is used to determine ideal substation locations. Using intelligent planning to help …

Abstract Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) belongs to the family of swarm intelligence and
population-based algorithm which mimics the social behaviors of gray wolf packs. Due to its …

Wind farm cable length has a direct impact on the project cost, reliability, and electrical
losses. The optimum cable layout results in a lower unit cost of generating electricity …