Optimal Siting, Sizing, and Energy Management of Distributed Renewable Generation and Storage Under Atmospheric Conditions

Mohammed Turki Fayyadh Al-Mahammedi () and Mustafa Onat
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Mohammed Turki Fayyadh Al-Mahammedi: Electrical and Electronic Department, Engineering Faculty, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Turkey
Mustafa Onat: Electrical and Electronic Department, Engineering Faculty, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Turkey

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 1, 1-34

Abstract: Integrating new generation and storage resources within power systems is challenging because of the stochastic nature of renewable generation, voltage regulation, and the use of microgrids. Classical optimization methods struggle with these nonlinear, multifaceted issues. This paper presents a novel optimization framework for integrating, sizing, and siting distributed renewable generation and energy storage systems in power distribution networks. To accurately reflect load variability, the framework considers four distinct load models—constant impedance, current, power, and ZIP (constant impedance, constant current, constant power). Our approach utilized three metaheuristic approaches to enhance the efficiency of power system management. The validation results on the IEEE 33 Bus System conclude that the Elephant Herding Optimization (EHO) emerged as the best performer regarding voltage stability and real power loss reduction with a voltage stability index of 0.0031346. Modified Ant Lion Optimization (ALO) achieved a best voltage stability index of 0.0024115 and power losses of 7.5092 MVA. The Red Colobus Monkey Optimization (RMO) algorithm realized a voltage stability index of 0.0052053 and real power losses of 20.7564 MVA. Overall, the results conclude that ALO is the most effective approach for optimizing distributed renewable energy systems under different climatic conditions. According to the analysis, the algorithm works best in ideal circumstances when the percentages of wind and irradiance are 60% or greater.

Keywords: renewable energy sources; Distributed Energy Resources (DERs); metaheuristic algorithms; load models (ZIP, constant impedance, current, power); atmospheric conditions; IEEE 33 Bus System; power loss reduction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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