A Multi-Objective PSO-GWO Approach for Smart Grid Reconfiguration with Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles

In the contemporary landscape of power systems, the escalating integration of renewable energy resources and electric vehicle infrastructures into distribution networks has intensified the imperative to ensure power quality, operational optimization, and system reliability. Distribution network reco...

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Main Authors: Tung Linh Nguyen, Quynh Anh Nguyen
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description In the contemporary landscape of power systems, the escalating integration of renewable energy resources and electric vehicle infrastructures into distribution networks has intensified the imperative to ensure power quality, operational optimization, and system reliability. Distribution network reconfiguration emerges as a pivotal strategy to mitigate power losses, facilitate the seamless assimilation of renewable generation, and regulate the charging and discharging dynamics of EVs, thereby constituting a critical endeavor in modern electrical engineering. While the Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm is renowned for its rapid convergence and effective exploitation of solution spaces, its capacity to thoroughly explore complex search domains remains limited, particularly in multifaceted optimization challenges. Conversely, the Grey Wolf Optimization algorithm excels in global exploration, offering robust mechanisms to circumvent local optima traps. Leveraging the complementary strengths of these approaches, this study proposes a hybrid PSO-GWO framework to address the distribution network reconfiguration problem, explicitly accounting for the integration of renewable energy sources and EV systems. Empirical validation, conducted on the IEEE 33-bus test system across diverse operational scenarios, underscores the efficacy of the proposed methodology, revealing exceptional precision and dependability. Notably, the approach achieves substantial reductions in power losses during peak demand periods with distributed generation incorporation while maintaining voltage profiles within the stringent operational bounds of 0.94 to 1.0 per unit, thus ensuring stability amidst variable load conditions. Comparative analyses further demonstrate that the hybrid method surpasses conventional optimization techniques, as evidenced by enhanced convergence rates and superior objective function outcomes. These findings affirm the proposed strategy as a potent tool for advancing the resilience and efficiency of next-generation distribution networks.
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spelling doaj-art-a813dc4f4eac498e83b1a264b7518de02025-08-20T02:17:20ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-04-01188202010.3390/en18082020A Multi-Objective PSO-GWO Approach for Smart Grid Reconfiguration with Renewable Energy and Electric VehiclesTung Linh Nguyen0Quynh Anh Nguyen1Faculty of Control and Automation, Electric Power University, Ha Noi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Information Technology, Electric Power University, Ha Noi 100000, VietnamIn the contemporary landscape of power systems, the escalating integration of renewable energy resources and electric vehicle infrastructures into distribution networks has intensified the imperative to ensure power quality, operational optimization, and system reliability. Distribution network reconfiguration emerges as a pivotal strategy to mitigate power losses, facilitate the seamless assimilation of renewable generation, and regulate the charging and discharging dynamics of EVs, thereby constituting a critical endeavor in modern electrical engineering. While the Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm is renowned for its rapid convergence and effective exploitation of solution spaces, its capacity to thoroughly explore complex search domains remains limited, particularly in multifaceted optimization challenges. Conversely, the Grey Wolf Optimization algorithm excels in global exploration, offering robust mechanisms to circumvent local optima traps. Leveraging the complementary strengths of these approaches, this study proposes a hybrid PSO-GWO framework to address the distribution network reconfiguration problem, explicitly accounting for the integration of renewable energy sources and EV systems. Empirical validation, conducted on the IEEE 33-bus test system across diverse operational scenarios, underscores the efficacy of the proposed methodology, revealing exceptional precision and dependability. Notably, the approach achieves substantial reductions in power losses during peak demand periods with distributed generation incorporation while maintaining voltage profiles within the stringent operational bounds of 0.94 to 1.0 per unit, thus ensuring stability amidst variable load conditions. Comparative analyses further demonstrate that the hybrid method surpasses conventional optimization techniques, as evidenced by enhanced convergence rates and superior objective function outcomes. These findings affirm the proposed strategy as a potent tool for advancing the resilience and efficiency of next-generation distribution networks.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/8/2020distribution network reconfigurationGrey Wolf Optimizationparticle swarm optimizationphotovoltaicselectric vehiclewind turbine
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distribution network reconfiguration
Grey Wolf Optimization
particle swarm optimization
photovoltaics
electric vehicle
wind turbine
title A Multi-Objective PSO-GWO Approach for Smart Grid Reconfiguration with Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles
title_full A Multi-Objective PSO-GWO Approach for Smart Grid Reconfiguration with Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles
title_fullStr A Multi-Objective PSO-GWO Approach for Smart Grid Reconfiguration with Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles
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title_short A Multi-Objective PSO-GWO Approach for Smart Grid Reconfiguration with Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles
title_sort multi objective pso gwo approach for smart grid reconfiguration with renewable energy and electric vehicles
topic distribution network reconfiguration
Grey Wolf Optimization
particle swarm optimization
photovoltaics
electric vehicle
wind turbine
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