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Optimal distributed generation allocation considering renewable and load uncertainties.

Abdullah M Alharbi1, Ahmed A Zaki Diab2,3

  • 1Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering in Wadi Alddawasir, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Alddawasir, Saudi Arabia. am.alharbi@psau.edu.sa.

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|May 14, 2026
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Optimal placement of distributed generation (DG) in electrical grids significantly cuts costs and improves voltage stability. This study compares seven algorithms, finding WOA and PSO most effective for reducing losses and enhancing grid performance under variable renewable energy sources.

Keywords:
Distributed generationOptimizationRenewable energy resourcesUncertainty

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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Systems
  • Renewable Energy Integration

Background:

  • Distributed generation (DG) offers benefits like reduced power losses and improved reliability in electrical networks.
  • Incorrect DG placement or sizing can negatively impact network performance, voltage stability, and reliability.
  • Variability in renewable energy sources (photovoltaic and wind turbine generation) introduces uncertainty in DG integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the optimal allocation and sizing of distributed generation in electrical distribution networks.
  • To analyze the impact of DG integration on voltage profiles and stability indices under uncertainty.
  • To compare the performance of seven different optimization algorithms for DG allocation.

Main Methods:

  • The study employed seven optimization algorithms: FVIM, SBO, SCSO, PSO, WOA, ALO, and Harmony Optimization.
  • Analysis included two DG types (active power only, active-reactive power) and a hybrid scenario with capacitor banks.
  • The IEEE-33 bus network was utilized as the test system to evaluate DG allocation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Optimal DG allocation led to significant reductions in total annual cost (from $7.654M to $2.614M), voltage deviations (38.376 p.u. to 10.826 p.u.), and power losses (4043.462 kW to 2500.466 kW).
  • The minimum bus voltage improved from 0.9065 p.u. to 0.9538 p.u. following optimal DG integration.
  • The Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) achieved the lowest overall cost ($2,614,363), followed by Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and FVIM.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal DG allocation is crucial for enhancing the technical and economic performance of distribution networks.
  • The study demonstrated the effectiveness of optimization algorithms, particularly WOA and PSO, in managing DG integration challenges.
  • FVIM showed consistent technical performance, balancing economic and operational objectives effectively.