A Novel Formulation for Optimal Placement of Diesel/Wind/PV in Distribution System by Honey-Bee Mating Optimization Algorithm

In this paper, a novel formulation has been suggested to solve optimal placement of hybrid system based on diesel generator, wind farm and photovoltaic. For this, the proposed objective function has been formulated based on: cost of purchasing equipment, cost of gas split, distance from electrical substation, cost of land acquisition, costs of water split. The calculations are done based on amount of investment for each 3 types of DGs, generating time of each, operation and maintenance costs and bank financial supports (loans). The problem has been optimized by Honey-bee mating optimization (HBMO) algorithm. The honey bee is a social insect that can only survive as a member of a community, or colony. Simulation has been performed on a practical test system in Iran. Results of the proposed algorithm has been compared with related values of Particle Swam Optimization (PSO) algorithm. Results of the HBMO algorithm are compared with related values of genetic algorithm.