The utilization of fixed capacitors (FCs) in shunt connection is one of the common methods to improve the power quality of distribution systems. In this paper, a novel optimization technique called Ant lion optimizer (ALO) is used to determine the optimal generated VARs capacity and locations of FCs. The objective functions are adopted to minimize the total distribution power lossand to improve the voltage profile. The ALO is performed to medium and large scales radial distribution systems (RDS) such as; IEEE 33-bus and 69-bus test systems. The Numerical results illustrate that the Ant lion...

The primary objective of this book is to introduce various methods for the optimal placement of Distributed Generation (D.G.) Units and Electric Vehicle (E.V.) Charging Stations within radial distribution systems. This book explores the impact of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) on distribution systems and delves into the optimal placement of multiple DG units of different types, along with EV charging stations. The operations of these units in both Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) modes are investigated, focusing on loss reduction and voltage profile improvement...