A modified and extended genetic algorithm for optimal distributed generation grid-integration solutions in direct current power grids

The integration of distributed generation into direct current power grids presents a critical challenge in modern energy systems, as it directly impacts grid reliability, efficiency, and the successful transition to renewable energy. This study addresses the problem of optimizing distributed generat...

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Main Author: Carlos D. Zuluaga-Ríos
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:e-Prime: Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy
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description The integration of distributed generation into direct current power grids presents a critical challenge in modern energy systems, as it directly impacts grid reliability, efficiency, and the successful transition to renewable energy. This study addresses the problem of optimizing distributed generation placement and sizing in direct current grids, a key issue for reducing power losses and improving energy distribution. To tackle this, a modified and extended genetic algorithm was developed, capable of handling both continuous and discrete variables simultaneously. The algorithm was tested on two standard direct current grid systems, a 21-bus microgrid and a 69-bus network. The results demonstrated significant improvements over existing methods, reducing power losses by 84.5% in the 21-bus microgrid and by 95% in the 69-bus direct current network, with notably reduced computation times. These findings indicate that the proposed algorithm not only optimizes distributed generation integration effectively but also offers superior performance compared to traditional approaches, without the need for additional methods or software. The novelty of this work lies in its ability to handle complex, nonlinear optimization problems within direct current grids using a single, efficient approach, advancing beyond previous efforts by achieving better results with fewer computational resources.
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spelling doaj-art-07cfc174ac554d6dbf3ea4d6a40580b22025-08-20T01:56:41ZengElseviere-Prime: Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy2772-67112024-12-011010085710.1016/j.prime.2024.100857A modified and extended genetic algorithm for optimal distributed generation grid-integration solutions in direct current power gridsCarlos D. Zuluaga-Ríos0Institute for Research in Technology, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, SpainThe integration of distributed generation into direct current power grids presents a critical challenge in modern energy systems, as it directly impacts grid reliability, efficiency, and the successful transition to renewable energy. This study addresses the problem of optimizing distributed generation placement and sizing in direct current grids, a key issue for reducing power losses and improving energy distribution. To tackle this, a modified and extended genetic algorithm was developed, capable of handling both continuous and discrete variables simultaneously. The algorithm was tested on two standard direct current grid systems, a 21-bus microgrid and a 69-bus network. The results demonstrated significant improvements over existing methods, reducing power losses by 84.5% in the 21-bus microgrid and by 95% in the 69-bus direct current network, with notably reduced computation times. These findings indicate that the proposed algorithm not only optimizes distributed generation integration effectively but also offers superior performance compared to traditional approaches, without the need for additional methods or software. The novelty of this work lies in its ability to handle complex, nonlinear optimization problems within direct current grids using a single, efficient approach, advancing beyond previous efforts by achieving better results with fewer computational resources.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772671124004364Direct current gridsGenetic algorithmsMeta-heuristic optimization methodsMixed-integer nonlinear programming
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A modified and extended genetic algorithm for optimal distributed generation grid-integration solutions in direct current power grids
e-Prime: Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy
Direct current grids
Genetic algorithms
Meta-heuristic optimization methods
Mixed-integer nonlinear programming
title A modified and extended genetic algorithm for optimal distributed generation grid-integration solutions in direct current power grids
title_full A modified and extended genetic algorithm for optimal distributed generation grid-integration solutions in direct current power grids
title_fullStr A modified and extended genetic algorithm for optimal distributed generation grid-integration solutions in direct current power grids
title_full_unstemmed A modified and extended genetic algorithm for optimal distributed generation grid-integration solutions in direct current power grids
title_short A modified and extended genetic algorithm for optimal distributed generation grid-integration solutions in direct current power grids
title_sort modified and extended genetic algorithm for optimal distributed generation grid integration solutions in direct current power grids
topic Direct current grids
Genetic algorithms
Meta-heuristic optimization methods
Mixed-integer nonlinear programming
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772671124004364
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