Allocation and sizing of dispatchable distributed generators considering value addition in resiliency and sustainability of power delivery infrastructure

ABSTRACT

The increasing power demand growth and extreme weather conditions push utilities to search for a more sustainable and resilient power distribution infrastructure. Dispatchable distributed generators (DGs) can contribute to achieving the goals. This paper reveals a general framework for allocating dispatchable DGs with their suitable location, capacity, and type in the test distribution networks to bring sustainability and resilient planning synergy. A multiobjective optimization approach has been presented to minimize payback year (PBY) for DGs, enhance the network’s operational efficiency, and promote system resiliency by satisfying various operating constraints. The proposed planning model is structured to give the best possible solution in compliance with changes in seasonal peak demands. The efficacy of the proposed scheme has been tested on a 28-bus Indian distribution system and an IEEE 33-bus test system, and results concerning the number of customers served, and priority customers restored are presented.

KEYWORDS:

• Dispatchable distributed generators
• optimization
• sustainability
• distribution network

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Partha Kayal

Partha Kayal completed his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology in 2008. He was awarded M.E and Ph.D from Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur in 2010 and 2016 respectively. He joined National Institute of Technology Silchar and serving there as an Assistant Professor since June 2018. He has published more than 20 research papers in reputed journals and conferences as a lead researcher. He works in the domain of power distribution system analysis, distribution system resiliency, microgrids, scheduling of electric vehicles and optimization of distributed energy resources.

Raj Kapur Kumar

Raj Kapur Kumar received his B.E. degree from the Sagar Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal, M.P., in 2015, and the M.Tech. degree from National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam, in 2021. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad U.P. His current research interests include hydrogen production, renewable energy sources, advanced control methods, and power system resilience.