Renewable DG and DSTATCOM allocation along with impact of electric vehicle charging station in radial distribution networks using quasi oppositional arithmetic optimization algorithm

Coordinated integration of renewables, STATCOMs, and V2G for hosting capacity improvement under uncertainty

Although incorporating renewable energy sources (RESs) into electric distribution networks (EDNs) offers significant sustainability and environmental benefits, improper management of RESs may threaten the technical performance of the network. To assess the safe integration of distributed generation (DG), the hosting...

Optimized placement of zonal electric vehicle charging stations and distributed generators in radial distribution system considering the effect of network loss and voltage deviation

High penetration of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and distributed generators (DGs) contributes to distribution system power losses. It is necessary to ensure minimum losses and enhanced voltage profile in distribution system with optimal placement of DGs and EVCS. In this article, EVCS with DGs from a dis...

A Hybrid Approach for Economic Integration of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Shunt Capacitors for Performance Enhancement in Radial Distribution System

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to significantly transform the transportation sector due to their environmental benefits and reduced carbon emissions. However, the rapid growth in EV charging demand introduces several challenges in Radial distribution Systems (RDS), including increased...

A novel planning strategy for DER-integrated EV charging stations in stochastic unbalanced distribution network

The increasing penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) and distributed energy resources (DERs), including photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, battery energy storage systems, and hydrogen fuel cells, is reforming modern distribution networks. However, their stochastic behavior presents additional operational challenges,...

Two level stochastic planning approach for renewable energy sources and capacitors allocation in distribution network considering network reconfiguration

Multi period MINLP framework for optimal operation of active distribution networks with integrated EVs and demand side management

This paper introduces a complete stochastic optimization framework for optimal operation of Active Distribution Networks (ADNs), taking into account the coordinated integration of Diesel Generator (DG), Renewable Energy Sources (RESs), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs), Electric Vehicles (EVs), and price-based D...