Allocation of Distributed Generators in Microgrids
Microgrids; Islanded Operation; Distributed Genetation; Optimal Placement; Losses Minimization.
This paper solves the optimal distributed generation allocation problem in islanded microgrids for active power loss minimization. A binary Genetic Algorithm is employed in which each individual is evaluated by an Optimal Power Flow (OPF). The OPF considers limits of nodal voltages, power generations, and frequency, taking into account the droop characteristic of distributed generators connected to the grid through Voltage Source Inverters. The methodology is evaluated using a 33-bus islanded microgrid, and the results are compared with the ones provided by an exhaustive search.