A Critical Review of Optimization Strategies for Simultaneous Integration of Distributed Generation and Capacitor Banks in Power Distribution Networks

Zohaib Hussain Leghari, Mahesh Kumar (), Pervez Hameed Shaikh, Laveet Kumar and Quynh T. Tran ()
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Zohaib Hussain Leghari: Department of Electrical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062, Sindh, Pakistan
Mahesh Kumar: Department of Electrical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062, Sindh, Pakistan
Pervez Hameed Shaikh: Department of Electrical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062, Sindh, Pakistan
Laveet Kumar: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062, Sindh, Pakistan
Quynh T. Tran: Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 21, 1-40

Abstract: This paper reviews the optimization strategies for the optimal simultaneous allocation of distributed generation (DG) and shunts capacitor banks (SCBs) in electrical distribution networks. These optimization strategies aim to determine the optimal size, location, and combination of DGs and SCBs to constitute a techno-economic system while satisfying the constraints and energy demand of the load. The optimization strategies explicitly reviewed include the problem formulations, optimization techniques, restrictions posed for optimization problems, decision variables, and network operating modes typically assumed while allocating the DGs and SCBs. In addition, there is an attempt to highlight the limitations of the existing literature and future research directions. This study undertakes a comprehensive review of the literature that systematically considers the simultaneous application of DGs and SCBs to advance the existing literature, which lacks such a review. Expectedly, this review will serve as a principle platform for researchers intending to explore the subject area for further improvement.

Keywords: distributed generation; shunt capacitor banks; simultaneous allocation; distribution networks; optimization strategies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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