Multi-Objective Whale Optimization Algorithm for Optimal Allocation of Distributed Generation and Capacitor Bank

Abstract

In this paper, proposed optimization technique called whale optimization algorithm (WOA) is presents to find the optimum allocation of distributed generation (DG) and capacitor in radial distribution systems during reduction of single and multi-objective function namely, (network power losses, voltage deviation, and total operating cost). The multi objective function is formed by the use of weighted sum method. In this paper, multiple-DG units have been analyzed under two load power factors (i.e., unity and optimal) with and without capacitor (C). WOA technique has been applied to a 33-bus radial distribution system. The performance of the WOA technique is compared with other evolutionary optimization methods under different operating conditions of the system. The impact of integrating the proper size of DG and C at the suitable placement based on proposed algorithm are shown in the simulation results.