This work proposes a novel mixed-integer linear programming model to address the medium-term reinforcement planning for active distribution networks, taking into account multiple investment options and CO2 emission limits. ...

This paper presents a mixed integer nonlinear programming multiobjective model for short-term planning of distribution networks that considers in an integrated manner the following planning activities: allocation of capacitor ...

This paper presents a new model for optimal integrated planning of medium and low voltage distribution systems with penetration of distributed generation (DG) in the low voltage network. The proposed bilevel model takes ...

This study proposes a new methodology to carry out distribution network planning considering medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) systems. The integrated planning problem of a MV/LV distribution system is formulated ...

Deregulation in the electrical industry has led utility companies to ensure high quality of power supply at the customer side. It is of utmost importance for utility companies to operate at maximum efficiency and minimise ...

The overvoltage level of a system is strongly dependent on the connected loads and with more precise models, better and more reliable simulation results are obtained. This paper presents the input impedance characteristics, ...

This paper presents a solution strategy for planning and project distribution system problems. This model applies concepts of Tabu Search (TS) metaheuristic to provide a complete solution for the problem, from distribution ...

Nowadays, strategies to cope with environmental issues play a crucial role in the development of planning methodologies for electric distribution networks (EDNs). The primary goal of these methodologies is to find the ...

Unbalance and harmonics are two major distortions in the three-phase distribution systems. In this paper an investigation into unbalance phenomena in the distribution networks using instantaneous space vector theory, is ...

Distributed generation (DG) has experienced extraordinary growth in installed capacity in many countries. DG can have a significant impact on both the investment and operational costs of distribution feeders. However, in ...