<![CDATA[Distributed Generation (DG) is a power plant that is spread over the power distribution network. In principle, electrical power output is generated by power plants located far from the load center and electrical power is transmitted to the load center through transmission and distribution networks. The longer the cable from the power plant or substation, the lower the voltage at the end load. Sub-optimal DG placement and size can result in increased power losses and affect the system voltage profile. In addition, suboptimal generation capacity can lead to voltage instability, reduced system security, and potential impacts on system frequency and emissions. Therefore, this study will use the Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) method to determine the optimal DG capacity and location. In the base case condition, the power losses in the system are 118 KW and 99 Kvar. Power losses after the installation of 1 DG active power loss becomes 37.4 KW and reactive power loss becomes 31.65 Kvar. Placement of 2 DGs reduces active power loss to 17 KW and reactive power loss to 15 Kvar. While the placement of 3 DG reduces active power loss to 33 KW and reactive power loss to 28 KVar.]]>
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