| Authors | M. Esmaeeli, H. Afkar, M. Majidzadeh, S. Golshannavaz, A. Yazdaninejadi |
|---|---|
| Journal | IEEE Access |
| Page number | 196660 - 196669 |
| Volume number | 12 |
| Paper Type | Full Paper |
| Published At | 2024-12-19 |
| Journal Grade | ISI |
| Journal Type | Typographic |
| Journal Country | United States |
Abstract
In recent years, there has been a warm reception of distributed generation (DG) resources in distribution networks, especially renewable-based DGs. The key factors behind this trend could be classified into three categories including environmental, economic, and macro policies [1], [2]. The presence of these resources provokes different impacts on operational and short-term planning of distribution systems. The most important of these effects are in the fields of power flow, power losses, and network voltage profiles [3], [4], [5], [6], [7]. Therefore, to provide a comprehensive view and a precise plan, the possible impacts of DGs on operation indices of the distribution networks should be modeled and evaluated. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impacts of PV-based DGs on the future of distribution networks and provide a proper insight of their inclusion in network operation, power supply plans, and renewable resource development. In this manuscript, it is assumed that PV units are installed by the private sector at the low voltage distribution networks. Besides, different PV penetration levels and different types of consumers’ load profiles are considered. Then, the effects of these resources on operational indices of distribution networks with a specific focus on transmission capacities, power losses, and voltage profiles, are modeled and interrogated.