Distributed Generation Optimal Planning Approach Based on the Planning Platform of the Distribution Network

Abstract

For optimal planning distributed generation (DG) in the distribution network well, this paper proposed the approach to optimal configuration DG on the distribution planning platform(DPP). This paper analyzed the zone selection for placement DGs, and built the selective zone’s network on the DPP. The site and size of DG was determined according to the node priority, the annual minimum electric power loss and maximum economic benefit. Moreover, the power flow was calculated after and before placing DGs, and the results were showed on the DPP, which included power flow, node voltage, and the siting and sizing of DG. By the planning DG results under different load instance, it is more intuitive to analyze the node voltage, branch flow and loss, and to observe the site and size of DG on the DPP. The method provides the necessary support of data and technology to optimal planning DG.