Reconfiguration of distribution system with distributed generation using Firefly algorithm

Abstract

This paper presents a reconf iguration technique for distribution system with distributed generation (DG) using Firefly algorithm (FA). The objective is to minimize total power losses of the system. In this paper, the technique is tested on the IEEE 33-bus radial distribution system. The result shows that the method can be applied to practical system using switching for reconf iguration. In comparison to the other techniques, it is also capable to f ind good solution. Therefore, it can be used as an alternative to the other reconf iguration techniques.