Optimization of DG Placement and Size Using PSO Based on GUI

Abstract

The increasing demand for electricity at this time raises several problems to the power quality in the distribution network system. This is an opportunity to develop the power distribution network system. Distributed generation (DG) or small power plant spread over the distribution network level is one solution that could increase the power quality of the distribution system. Installation of distributed generation (DG) could increase the value of voltage, reduce power losses in the line, improve the reliability system, power quality, preventing drop voltages on the distribution network, maintain voltage level according to established standards and also as back up generation and voltage support especially at the summit load in the distribution network. So in accordance with the things described above it is designed a simulator determining the location and size of the optimally distributed generation (DG) by using Particle Swarm Optimization. In this simulator using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) system, so that in determining location, there’s an easy view to understanding and it’s expected to be used as non-technical considerations on the installation of distributed generation (DG).