Optimal Placement of Distributed Generation and D-STATCOM in Radial Distribution Network

Abstract Analytical approach-based technique was used in this work for finding the optimized size and location for distributed generations (DG) and Distribution Static Compensator (D-STATCOM) placement in a distribution network. Optimum placement of DG and D-STATCOM mitigated the power losses and improved the voltage profile in a radial distribution system. This technique was tested on a 33-bus radial distribution system through a voltage stability index and loss sensitivity factor, thereby determining the best possible size and optimal location for DG and D-STATCOM. The changes in voltage profile and active power losses were compared before and after installation of these devices in the distribution system. Analytical approach based technique was used in this work for finding the optimized size and location for DG and D-STATCOM placement in a distribution network. Optimum placement of DG and D-STATCOM mitigated the power losses and improved the voltage profile in a radial distribution system. This technique was tested on a 33-bus radial distribution system through a voltage stability index and loss sensitivity factor, thereby determining the best possible size and optimal location for DG and D-STATCOM. The changes in voltage profile and active power losses were compared before and after installation of these devices in the distribution system.

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