Optimal Location of Capacitor in a Radial Distribution System Using New Hybrid Method

Abstract

This paper solves the problem of optimal sizing and locations of capacitors in radial distribution system using a new hybrid method combining a new stability index and a genetic algorithm to improve the loss, voltage and stability planes. The Bus Voltage Stability Index BVSI is used to determine the locations and the genetic algorithm GA to calculate the size. The GA-BVSI analytical-metaheuristic method, compared with existing methods, is more suitable and recommended for operators who are faced with the problem of sizing capacitors to improve the technical performance of their network. Keywords: Optimal sizing and locations; Capacitors; Radial distribution system; New stability index;Hybrid method.