Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network

One of the most effective methods for responding to load growth and ensuring a specific level of reliability in power distribution networks is the use of renewable energy resoureces. Various technologies, such as photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, combustion engines, and fuel cells, can be utilized...

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Main Authors: Pinank Patel, Nagaraj Patil, Ahmed Mohsen, Aditya Kashyap, Nofal Adrees Hasan, Karthikeyan A, Dhirendra Nath Thatoi, Deepak Gupta, Alireza kamranfar
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Published: Elsevier 2025-09-01
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author Pinank Patel
Nagaraj Patil
Ahmed Mohsen
Aditya Kashyap
Nofal Adrees Hasan
Karthikeyan A
Dhirendra Nath Thatoi
Deepak Gupta
Alireza kamranfar
author_facet Pinank Patel
Nagaraj Patil
Ahmed Mohsen
Aditya Kashyap
Nofal Adrees Hasan
Karthikeyan A
Dhirendra Nath Thatoi
Deepak Gupta
Alireza kamranfar
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description One of the most effective methods for responding to load growth and ensuring a specific level of reliability in power distribution networks is the use of renewable energy resoureces. Various technologies, such as photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, combustion engines, and fuel cells, can be utilized as DG sources, depending on geographic suitability. These distributed generations (DGs) sources are directly connected to the distribution network, with capacities ranging from a few kilowatts to 10 megawatts. This paper presents a method for the optimal placement and sizing of DG and shunt capacitors in radial distribution systems, considering both simultaneous and independent placements as a multi-objective problem. The objective function, which includes power losses, voltage profile enhancement, and related costs, is optimized through the Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) method. Simulations are performed in MATLAB/Simulink software, and finally, the results are evaluated on the standard IEEE 69-bus network, demonstrating the impact of DG and capacitors on network performance. Simulation results shows that the proposed method achieved a 94.8 % reduction in power losses and improved the voltage stability index to 0.9745 pu in the IEEE 33-bus test system.
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spelling doaj-art-e70d734368204c5a9d53da7b68dc65df2025-08-20T03:39:10ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-09-012710651410.1016/j.rineng.2025.106514Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution networkPinank Patel0Nagaraj Patil1Ahmed Mohsen2Aditya Kashyap3Nofal Adrees Hasan4Karthikeyan A5Dhirendra Nath Thatoi6Deepak Gupta7Alireza kamranfar8Marwadi University Research Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology Marwadi University, Rajkot 360003, Gujarat, IndiaAssociate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaRefrigeration &Air-condition Department, Technical Engineering College, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq; &Air-condition Department, College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, IraqCentre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, IndiaDepartment of Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Alnoor University, Mosul, IraqPROFESSOR, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751030, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, Uttarakhand, India; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, IndiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University of Ramsar, Mazandaran, Iran; Corresponding author.One of the most effective methods for responding to load growth and ensuring a specific level of reliability in power distribution networks is the use of renewable energy resoureces. Various technologies, such as photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, combustion engines, and fuel cells, can be utilized as DG sources, depending on geographic suitability. These distributed generations (DGs) sources are directly connected to the distribution network, with capacities ranging from a few kilowatts to 10 megawatts. This paper presents a method for the optimal placement and sizing of DG and shunt capacitors in radial distribution systems, considering both simultaneous and independent placements as a multi-objective problem. The objective function, which includes power losses, voltage profile enhancement, and related costs, is optimized through the Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) method. Simulations are performed in MATLAB/Simulink software, and finally, the results are evaluated on the standard IEEE 69-bus network, demonstrating the impact of DG and capacitors on network performance. Simulation results shows that the proposed method achieved a 94.8 % reduction in power losses and improved the voltage stability index to 0.9745 pu in the IEEE 33-bus test system.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025025836Distributed generationShunt capacitorPSO algorithmRadial distribution network
spellingShingle Pinank Patel
Nagaraj Patil
Ahmed Mohsen
Aditya Kashyap
Nofal Adrees Hasan
Karthikeyan A
Dhirendra Nath Thatoi
Deepak Gupta
Alireza kamranfar
Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network
Results in Engineering
Distributed generation
Shunt capacitor
PSO algorithm
Radial distribution network
title Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network
title_full Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network
title_fullStr Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network
title_full_unstemmed Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network
title_short Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network
title_sort multi objective particle swarm optimization algorithm based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network
topic Distributed generation
Shunt capacitor
PSO algorithm
Radial distribution network
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025025836
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