Analysis of the distribution network reconfiguration using the OpenDSS® software

This paper proposes the analysis of the distribution networks reconfiguration with distributed generators using the Branch Exchange method through the OpenDSS® /MATLAB® interface. The proposal is to define the best topology for network operation in two different situations. The first analysis considers a conventional distribution network in the normal operating state without additional generation sources. In the second one, a distribution network with distributed generators of photovoltaic generation technology was considered. The studies were obtained through the IEEE 123 bus standard test system.