Reactive Power Optimization of Distribution Network with Distributed Generators by Improved Evolutionary Programming Algorithm

Abstract

Abstract In the distribution network containing distributed generators (DG), both DG and capacitors can be adjusted for reactive power, and there is a strong complementarity between the two. If the reactive power compensation ability of each grid-connected DG can be fully utilized, it will effectively reduce the voltage fluctuation and the number of equipment actions, which will help to improve the operation level of the distribution network. In this paper reactive power optimization of distribution networks containing distributed power sources has studies. An improved evolutionary programming (EP) method is proposed to solve the optimization goal, using a variable step-size evolution method and optimization strategy with small population and high convergence accuracy. The algorithm improves the random dynamic step method. In different stages of optimization, different step sizes are used to improve the optimization effect. At the same time, considering that some wind farms are equipped with AVC and some wind farms are equipped with capacitor banks, the evolutionary operator is improved. The operator evolves directly on the integer, so it is easier to find the global optimal solution. This paper has used IEEE33 bus system to verification. Results show that the DG can reduce active power loss in distribution network and ameliorate the voltage level. Meanwhile, the improved evolutionary programming method has good optimization effect, fast convergence speed and high search efficiency.