ABSTRACT
For a reliable power system operation, selection of a Distributed Generator (DG) unit, its suitable placement techniques, and its optimal location are a necessity. To cater with the above requirement, this chapter focuses its attention on identifying the strategic points of DG allocation for a set of distribution systems, from a smaller to a larger one. It also targets to achieve optimal loading, voltage stability, profile improvement, and several other primary objectives. This chapter not only focuses on the exact location of DG units, but the other benefits associated with its placement are also an important point of concern. It has been observed that depending on the size of the distribution system, the performance of the different methods varies. By a suitable placement of a DG unit, the primary requirements such as improvement in loading, voltage stability, power transfer capacity, to name a few, are achieved.
