Optimal Capacitor Placement for Loss Reduction in Distribution Systems Using Bat Algorithm

Electricity, today, has not only become a necessity but also a tool for determining the economic standing and growth of a nation. The exponential growth in demand over the past two decades and the widening gap between demand and supply is a growing concern. This paper proposes a strategy for placing capacitors to allow deeper levels of substation voltage reduction for peak load reduction and power loss reduction. By reducing peak demand, a utility can avoid paying high prices and by minimizing system losses, savings are obtained through reduced demand and energy charges. In this paper, the application of Bat Algorithm (BA) for loss reduction is discussed.

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