Oposition-based modified differential evolution algorithm with SSVR device under different load conditions

In this paper, optimal location of Static Series Voltage Regulator (SSVR) for the improvement of performance of distribution networks is investigated. An effective evolutionary algorithm namely opposition-based modified differential algorithm is used to search the best location of SSVR. The performance of the proposed algorithm is validated on the 33- and 69-bus test systems under simulated conditions. Simulation results show suitability of the proposed method with SSVR under different load conditions to improve performance of the distribution networks with reasonable computational effort.