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Distributed Generation Allocation and Sizing using Various Meta Heuristic Optimization Techniques: A Review

Author(s):

Anupama Kumari , JABALPUR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, JABALPUR

Keywords:

Distributed Generation, Ant Colony Optimization, Artificial Bee Colony, Harmony Search Algorithm, Genetic Algorithm, Particle Swarm Optimization, Firefly Algorithm, Cuckoo Search Algorithm

Abstract

Distributed generation units are small renewable sources of energy located at or near the point of use in distribution system to increase voltage stability and minimise power loss. With the worldwide growing popularity of DG it is essential to determine optimal location and size. In this paper different method for optimum allocation of DG in distribution system such as Cuckoo Search Algorithm, Firefly Algorithm, Genetic Algorithm, Harmony Search Algorithm, PSO, Artificial Bee Colony, Ant Colony Optimization etc are reviewed. These natured inspired techniques are more flexible and fast optimization methods.

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Paper ID: IJSRDV3I60196
Published in: Volume : 3, Issue : 6
Publication Date: 01/09/2015
Page(s): 367-370

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