State of the art in optimal capacitor allocation for reactive power compensation in distribution feeders

The application of capacitors in electric power systems is intended for the control of power flow, improvement of stability, voltage profile management, power factor correction, and loss minimization. This paper presents a review of different solution methods found in the literature and is intended as a guide for those interested in the problem or intending to do additional research in the area. The assumptions made and brief descriptions of the solution methods are presented.

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