Voltage regulators, capacitor banks and distributed resources allocation in a distribution network system

This paper introduces a methodology to propose operational planning actions within a short-time horizon in distribution systems. This methodology considers real-load curves of distribution transformers and distributed-resources composed by photovoltaic and storage systems. Voltage regulators, capacitor banks and distributed-resources are installed in strategic places in order to maintain voltage in each bus and loading in each line within proper ranges. This methodology was applied in a real distribution network. The results show a reduction in maximum demand when considering distributed resources and, also a decrement of their impacts on voltage, current and losses for the entire distribution system.