Summary
Electricity consumption has been increasing worldwide, and the growth is still significant, particularly in developing countries. When power consumption increases, the entire system is at a risk of voltage collapse. Power distribution companies have been using step‐up transformers or on‐load tap changing systems to overcome this crucial challenge. These devices are capable of increasing voltage and consequently promoting static voltage stability margin of the network. To use such equipment, it is essential to determine the optimal location and voltage ratio. This paper analytically investigates the presence of a step‐up transformer in a medium‐voltage radial feeder for improving voltage stability. The paper also introduces an easy‐to‐use coordinate rotation that provides a more tangible graphical representation of static stability of power systems. Furthermore, an open‐source software application, developed by the authors, to calculate voltage stability limit of power systems is introduced in this paper that is publicly available.