Power Losses Minimization in Distribution System Using Soft Open Point

Abstract

Soft Open Point (SOP) is a type of power electronic component used for reconfiguration of network distribution, which can replace the traditional switches or Normally Open Point (NOP). This article suggests an adaptive distribution network strategy that works with and without SOP to reduce power losses. To investigate the performance of our proposed system a distribution network constituted of two feeders and six loads was performed using Matlab/Simulink and Power System Analysis Toolbox (PSAT). The simulation results shown in this paper improve that the use of SOP reduces greatly the power losses in the distribution network.