Optimal placement of distributed resources with the aim of reducing power losses in the power network

Installing decentralized resources in a network requires consideration of various agents and parameters. One important parameter in the installation of decentralized resources is the reduction of power losses in the network. In other words, these power plants must be installed in a way that not only provides the required energy for the network but also reduces losses in the network. In this research, a two-objective problem is defined, with the first objective being the reduction of network losses and the second objective being the improvement of network reliability. Various criteria have been defined to measure network reliability, and in this study, the LOLP criterion will be used. Another innovation considered in this research is the use of energy storage resources. Instead of using IEEE test network data, data from Ekbatan Town in Tehran is used in this research. The results show that by allocating a number of distributed generation units and batteries in the power network and using demand response programs, it is possible to manage power losses and improve the reliability of the power network.