SVR optimal placement problem in distribution network with Distributed Generators

This paper presents a new approach to the optimal placement of a step voltage regulator (SVR) taking into consideration the installation of Distributed Generations (DG) based on a Genetic Algorithm (GA). In this case, it is necessary to solve problems such as the upper and lower limits of voltage at each node and line capacity. In addition, considering that the load and output of DG changes, it is important to solve more than one of these problems. In order to solve these problems, the conventional GA was improved and the proposed method was applied to the complex operative conditions of a distribution power system. Moreover, sending voltage is considered.