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 …

A new solution method is introduced to the problem of optimally deploying manual and
automatic switches in distribution systems, where the product of two continuous variables …

Due to the imperative nature of addressing climate change, the energy transition is currently
underway, prompting the recognition of its urgency. Energy system optimisation models …

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

Optimal switch placement is of paramount importance for improving the reliability of power
distribution networks. In this context, this work proposes a model based on mixed-integer …

An optimal placement of protective devices could increase the reliability and quality level of
a distribution network. An innovative mixed-integer nonlinear programming model is …

The energy management of virtual power plants faces some fundamental challenges that
make it complicated compared to conventional power plants, such as uncertainty in …

Electric companies need to plan carefully the updates in their distribution power networks,
assessing not only the expected impact on supply quality indicators, but also the cost of the …

Faults are an inherent part of power distribution systems, and fault indicators play a crucial
role in self-healing smart distribution systems by assisting in fault detection and location …

The problem of the optimal placement of sectionalizing switches in radial distribution
networks is studied. Tree-structure based algorithms for the computation of performance …