Voltage sensitivity analysis to determine the optimal integration of distributed generation in distribution systems

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Voltage sensitivity analysis to determine the optimal integration
of distributed generation in distribution systems
Katherine Cabana1
, John Candelo2
, Rafael Castillo3
, Emiro De-la-Hoz-Franco4
1,4
Department of Computer Science and Electronics, Universidad de la Costa, Colombia
2
Department of Electrical and Automatic Energy. Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Medellin, Colombia
3
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universidad del Norte, Colombia
Article Info ABSTRACT
Article history:
Received Feb 22, 2018
Revised Jul 19, 2018
Accepted Sep 8, 2018
This paper presents a voltage sensitivity analysis with respect to the real
power injected with renewable energies to determine the optimal integration
of distributed generation (DG) in distribution systems (DS). The best nodes
where the power injections improve voltages magnitudes complying with the
constraints are determined. As it is a combinatorial problem, particle swarm
optimization (PSO) and simulated annealing (SA) were used to change
injections from 10% to 60% of the total power load using solar and wind
generators and find the candidate nodes for installing power sources. The
method was tested using the 33-node, 69-node and 118-node radial
distribution networks. The results showed that the best nodes for injecting
real power with renewable energies were selected for the distribution
network by using the voltage sensitivity analysis. Algorithms found the best
nodes for the three radial distribution networks with similar values in the
maximum injection of real power, suggesting that this value maintains for all
the power system cases. The injections applied to the different nodes showed
that voltage magnitudes increase significantly, especially when exceeding the
maximum penetration of DG. The test showed that some nodes support
injections up to the limits, but the voltages increase considerably on all
nodes.
Keywords:
Distributed generation
Distribution networks
Metaheuristic algorithms
Sensitivity analysis
Voltage magnitudes
Copyright © 2019 Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science.
All rights reserved.
Corresponding Author:
Katherine Cabana,
Department of Computer Science and Electronics
Universidad de la Costa, CUC,
58 # 55 - 66. Barranquilla, Colombia.
Email: kcabana@cuc.edu.co
1. INTRODUCTION
The integration of DG in distribution network has increased rapidly [1], since the possibility of
generating power close to consumers, reducing power losses, increasing voltages, improving reliability, and
others [2], [3]. However, the large penetration of electric sources brings stability problems [4], [5]. For this
reason, the voltage stability must be study as the increasing penetration of renewable-energy demand high
levels of reactive power in the power grid and voltage support is a major challenge[6]–[8].
According to [9], distribution networks have no stability problems in their normal design, but the
integration of a large number of DG brings some stability issues. Some previous studies have determine that
the connection of DG may affect the voltage stability in distribution systems [10], [9]. In [11], the researchers
presented the particle swarm optimization (PSO) as an alternative to optimize a power injection model from
DG, with the aim of maximizing voltage stability. In [12], a combination of evolutionary programming (EP)
and PSO was presented to achieve convergence and accuracy of determining faster DG size and location.
Furthermore, the authors in [13] have proposed the optimal placement, size and number of different types of
DG units in distribution systems considering the voltage limits and the lines’ transfer capacities, using the

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genetic algorithm (GA) as an optimization technique and the backward/forward sweep method (BFS).
The authors in [14] investigated the evaluation of static voltage stability on IEEE 33-bus, PG&E 69- bus and
a real case with two stochastic DG units. In the literature, the studies presented focus on determining how the
integration affects the voltage stability of the distribution network and the maximum value of integrating the
generators [15]. However, some of these studies have focused on the optimal location of distributed
generation to minimize power loss or cost functions, not analysing the voltage sensitivities of the nodes. And
some studies uses metaheuristics applying the same objective functions to determine the best place for the
power sources, but not other analysis such as voltage changes are considered to evaluate the possible
integration of the renewable energy sources without affecting the operating conditions.
This paper focuses on determining the maximum integration of distributed generation in distribution
networks by using the power flow iteration process integrated to the metaheuristic algorithms to search a
better place for the power sources and the maximum power suported by the network without affecting the
voltage conditions of the network. Because this is a large combinatorial problem, we used particle swarm
optimization (PSO) and simulated annealing (SA) as the optimization techniques to determine the place and
the size of DG. As the objective function we used the improvement of the voltage voltage profile in
distribution networks. The approach is applied on IEEE 33-bus, IEEE 69-bus and IEEE 118-bus radial
distribution system. To achieve this, Section 2 describes the methodology of the research. Section 3 presents
the review and implementation of the methodology in a case study. Section 4 presents a brief discussion
about distributed generation effects. Finally, the major contributions and conclusions of the papers are
summarized.
2. RESEARCH METHOD
Figure 1 summarizes the method used in this research to determine the candidate nodes for installing
DG. The proposed method starts reading the input data from the models of the distribution network. Then, an
initial population is defined and evaluated. Finally, the location and size of DG is determined during the
iteration of the algorithms.
Figure 1. Flow chart of the methodology
Distribution system model
Solar and wind models
Probabilistic model of DG
Location and size of DG
Input data
Initial population
Fitness evaluation
Save the best solution
Find a new solution
Evaluate the new solution
Save the new best solution
Stoping criteria?
Start
End
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2.1. Nodes for injecting power
Finding the node to inject power in the distribution network is important for this study, because it
defines the best place to install the DG, maintaining good operating conditions of the system under study. For
this purpose, the following three stages were proposed in the analysis to determine the best nodes to inject
power in the distribution networks [16].
Stage 1: distribution networks must be modelled to identify voltage sensitivities of different nodes when
installing DG. A static model of each power plant under analysis is considered [17]. The load is modelled as
constant value maintaining the same power factor and the main source was considered as the slack node.
Stage 2: the operating state of the distribution network is found, determining the voltage sensitivities of nodes
with respect to the real power injected [18].
Stage 3: candidate nodes are selected using power flows and analyzed with voltage sensitivities before and
after injecting real power. In this research, different scenarios of demand are used to identify weak nodes.
Nodes are classified according to the voltage variations when the injection of real power increase.
2.2. Scenarios for testing the method
The following scenarios are considered to test the method and analyze the results:
1. Scenario 1. In this first scenario, no DG is considered for the simulation, being a base case to compare
other results of the integration of solar and wind energy generation.
2. Scenario 2. In the second scenario, photovoltaic energy systems are integrated to the distribution network
to determine the maximum power injection.
3. Scenario 3. In the third scenario, wind energy systems are integrated to the distribution network to
determine the maximum power injection.
4. Scenario 4. In the fourth scenario, photovoltaic and wind energy systems are integrated to the distribution
network to determine the maximum power injection.
2.3. Considerations
For testing the method, the following considerations are stated:
1. More than one generator can be installed at each node.
2. All DG units operate with a unitary power factor, to avoid interference with voltage control devices
connected to the system [19], [20]. In addition, the power factor remains constant for all tests.
3. Wind speed and solar radiation have the same values for all the points where the generators can be
installed.
4. Some researchers recommend that DG penetration levels are equal to or less than 30% of the maximum
load [21]. However, in this study it is up to 60%. The increasing power steps are defined as 0, 10, 20, 30,
40, 50, and 60%.
5. The models of the elements proposed in [22] are used in this research.
6. Load is modelled for the four seasons of the year, as considered in other studies [22]. The power demand
of each distribution network is considered as the peak value.
7. Solar radiation and wind speed are modeled using the Beta and Weibull probability density functions,
respectively, as considered in other studies [22], [23].
8. DG units are installed on a given node and the voltage changes are monitored.
9. Each generator supplies a constant power of 4,5MW, with unity power factor.
10. The minimum and maximum voltage values for all the distribution networks were defined as Vmin=0.9
p.u. and Vmax=1.1 p.u, respectively.
2.4. Load model
Table 1 presents the load profile, as percentages of the annual maximum load [22]. Annual
maximum load demand is 16.18 MVA. Data is used to model solar radiation and wind speed with the Beta
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Table 1. Data Considered for the Loads of the Distribution Network [22]
Hours Winter Spring Summer Fall
12—1 am 0.4757 0.3969 0.64 0.3717
1—2 0.4473 0.3906 0.6 0.3658
2—3 0.426 0.378 0.58 0.354
3—4 0.4189 0.3654 0.56 0.3422
4—5 0.4189 0.3717 0.56 0.3481
5—6 0.426 0.4095 0.58 0.3835
6—7 0.5254 0.4536 0.64 0.4248
7—8 0.6106 0.5355 0.76 0.5015
8—9 0.6745 0.5985 0.87 0.5605
9—10 0.6816 0.6237 0.95 0.5841
10—11 0.6816 0.63 0.99 0.59
11—2 pm 0.6745 0.6237 1 0.5841
12—1 0.6745 0.5859 0.99 0.5487
1—2 0.6745 0.5796 1 0.5428
2—3 0.6603 0.567 1 0.531
3—4 0.6674 0.5544 0.97 0.5192
4—5 0.7029 0.567 0.96 0.531
5—6 0.71 0.5796 0.96 0.5428
6—7 0.71 0.6048 0.93 0.5664
7—8 0.6816 0.6174 0.92 0.5782
8—9 0.6461 0.6048 0.92 0.5664
9—10 0.5893 0.567 0.93 0.531
10—11 0.5183 0.504 0.87 0.472
11—2 am 0.4473 0.441 0.72 0.413
2.5. Solar model
Solar radiation was modeled using the beta probability density function [22], [23], as shown
in (1). Where 𝑓𝑏(𝑆) is the beta probability density function, S is the solar radiation in kW/m2, considering
that 0 ≤ S ≤ 1. α and β are parameters of the distribution function, considering that α > 0 and β > 0.
𝑓𝑏(𝑆) = {
𝛤(𝛼 + 𝛽)
𝛤(𝛼)𝛤(𝛽)
∗ 𝑆(𝛼−1)
∗ (1 − 𝑆)(𝛽−1) (1)
Parameter 𝛽 can be calculated using (2). Where μ is the mean distribution and 𝜎 is the standard
deviation of the distribution function.
𝛽 = (1 − 𝜇) ∗ (
𝜇 ∗ (1 + 𝜇)
𝜎2
− 1)
(2)
Parameter 𝜎 can be calculated using the average distribution parameter 𝜇 and the parameter 𝛽, as
shown in (3).
𝜎 =
𝜇 𝛽
1 − 𝜇
(3)
2.6. Wind model
Wind speed variations can be described using the Weibull probability density function as shown
in (4). Where k is a shape parameter and c is a scale parameter. When k is equal to 2, the probability density
function is called Rayleigh 𝑓𝑤(𝑣) as shown in (5). Parameter 𝛽 was consider equal to 2.02 and parameter α
equal to 9 [24], [25]. The scale parameter of the Rayleigh probability density function can be approximated
as c=1.128*Vm.
𝑓𝑤(𝑣) =
𝑘
𝑐
(
𝑣
𝑐
)
𝑘−1
𝐸𝑋𝑃 [− [
𝑣
𝑐
]
𝑘
]
(3)
𝑓𝑟(𝑣) = (
2𝑣
𝑐2
) 𝐸𝑋𝑃 [− [
𝑣
𝑐
]
2
]
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2.7. Problem formulation
The general model of the power system can be represented by the function 𝑓(𝑥, 𝜆), as shown in (6).
Where x represents the state variables and λ the load factor.
𝑓(𝑥, 𝜆) = 0 (5)
When the load increases, the system can suffer variations in stress levels. The variation in real and
reactive power can be represented as shown in (7) and (8) [26]. Where 𝑃𝑖 and 𝑄𝑖 represent the real and
reactive power of the node i after changing 𝜆, respectively. 𝑃0,𝑖 and 𝑄0,𝑖 are the initial real and reactive power
of the node i, respectively. 𝐾𝑝,𝑖 and 𝐾𝑞,𝑖 are vectors that indicate the increasing power of node i, and ∆𝜆
represents the variation of the load.
𝑃𝑖 = 𝑃0,𝑖(1 + 𝐾𝑝,𝑖. ∆𝜆) (6)
𝑄𝑖 = 𝑄0,𝑖(1 + 𝐾𝑞,𝑖. ∆𝜆) (7)
The real and reactive power values of each node i, can be calculated as shown in (9) and (10),
respectively. Where n is the number of nodes, |𝑉𝑖| represents the voltage magnitude of the node i, 𝛿𝑖
represents the voltage angle of the node i, |𝑌𝑖𝑗| is the admittance magnitude of the element (i,j) and 𝜃𝑖𝑗 is the
impedance angle of the element (i,j).
𝑃𝑖 = ∑|𝑉𝑖||𝑉𝑗||𝑌𝑖𝑗|cos(𝜃𝑖𝑗−𝛿𝑖 + 𝛿𝑗
𝑛
𝑗=1
)
(8)
𝑄𝑖 = ∑|𝑉𝑖||𝑉𝑗||𝑌𝑖𝑗|sen(𝜃𝑖𝑗−𝛿𝑖 + 𝛿𝑗
𝑛
𝑗=1
)
(9)
The real power changes of the different generators can be modelled by the expression presented
in (11). Where 𝑃𝐺0 the initial real power of each generation unit and λ represents the power changing
parameter. The variation of λ is performed between zero (charge nominal system) and the maximum value of
convergence [26].
𝑃𝐺 = (1 + 𝜆)𝑃𝐺0 (10)
The space of (1 + λ) variation in this research is limited between 0.5 and 1.5 times the load base.
The increase in the level of charge is carried out with same value of λ, for all nodes.
2.8. Objective function
The objective function is defined to increase the generation at different nodes according to the
voltage magnitudes of the network, as shown in (12). Where 𝑉𝑙 is the voltage at the selected node of the
current scenario. 𝑉𝑙𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒 is the voltage of the load node in the previous scenario. Where a high value of 𝑉 𝑀
indicates an excellent location of DG in terms of the voltage magnitudes. At the maximum voltage values,
the real or reactive powers are maximized [27].
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑧𝑒 𝑉 𝑀 =
𝑉𝑙
[1 − (𝑉𝑙 − 𝑉𝑙𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒)]
(11)
2.9. Electrical constraints
The real power generated at node i, 𝑃𝑖, must be limited by the maximum and minimum value, as
shown in (13). Where 𝑃𝑖,𝑚𝑖𝑛 and 𝑃𝑖,𝑚𝑎𝑥 represent the maximum and minimum real power limits generated at
node i, respectively.
𝑃𝑖,𝑚𝑖𝑛 ≤ 𝑃𝑖 ≤ 𝑃𝑖,𝑚𝑎𝑥 𝑖 = (𝑚 + 1), (𝑚 + 2), … , 𝑛 (12)
The reactive power generated at node i, 𝑄𝑖, must be restricted by the maximum and minimum value,
as shown in (14). Where 𝑄𝑖,𝑚𝑖𝑛 and 𝑄𝑖,𝑚𝑎𝑥represents the maximum and minimum reactive power limits
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𝑄𝑖,𝑚𝑖𝑛 ≤ 𝑄𝑖 ≤ 𝑄𝑖,𝑚𝑎𝑥 𝑖 = (𝑚 + 1), (𝑚 + 2), … , 𝑛 (13)
Voltage magnitude, 𝑉𝑖, of each node must be limited according to the maximum and minimum
values, as presented in (15). Where 𝑉𝑖,𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑉𝑖,𝑚𝑎𝑥 represents the maximum and minimum voltage
magnitude limits of the node 𝑖, respectively. The slack node is assumed to have a voltage magnitude of 1 p.u.
𝑉𝑖,𝑚𝑖𝑛 ≤ 𝑉𝑖 ≤ 𝑉𝑖,𝑚𝑖𝑛 (145)
2.10. Test cases and simulations
Three radial distribution systems were selected to test the method [28]–[31]. The 33-node radial
distribution network [28], [29] has 33 nodes, 32 lines, 1 main source, and 32 loads. The total load of the
network is 3715 kW and 2300 kVAr and the total power supply of 3926 KW and 2443 kVAr. The 69-node
radial distribution network [28]–[30] has 69 nodes, 68 lines, 1 main source, and 49 loads. The total load of
the network is 4014 kW and 2845 kVAr and the total generation of 4265 kW and 2957 kVAr. And finally,
the 118-node radial distribution network [31] has 118 nodes, 117 lines, 1 main source, and 117 loads.
The total load of the network is 22709 kW and 17041 kVAr and the total generation of 24000 kW and
18019 kVAr.
3. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
3.1 Node selection
Table 2 shows the results obtained when locating and sizing different generators in the distribution
network with the objective function studied. The first column is the distribution network test case, the second
column is the node selected for installing DG, and the other columns correspond to the results obtained with
the algorithm testing the four scenarios. The higher power injection is obtained for the nodes away from the
main source. Additionally, from the table we can conclude that the algorithms find the same solutions, but
SA have a large time to converge for the solution compared to the PSO. The number of iterations of the SA is
greater than the used with the PSO. The voltage sensitivity analysis found with PSO and SA presented a
correlation coefficient of 0.9, indicating a strong and positive correlation between the data obtained by each
algorithm.
Table 2. Location and Size of DG with PSO and SA
Power System Nodes
Scenario (MW)
1 2 3 4
PSO SA PSO SA PSO SA PSO SA
IEEE 33
29 0 0 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 0.0 0.0
30 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
32 0 0 4.4 4.4 2.5 2.5 3.48 3.48 3.48 1.2
IEEE 69
19 0 0 0.0 0.0 1.6 1.2 0.0 0.0
25 0 0 2.2 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
68 0 0 4.8 4.5 2.92 2.92 3.2 3.2 3.2 2.2
IEEE 118
21 0 0 3.78 3.78 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
22 0 0 0.0 0.0 1.1 1.1 0.0 0.0
117 0 0 9.57 8.57 4.16 4.16 4.36 4.36 4.36 1.1
Figure 2 shows the voltage sensitivity analysis when the power injected varies from 10% to 60% of
the total load. When the power injection exceeds the 30%, the voltage sensitivity values increase and separate
from the initial values. The voltages have an exponential increase and the power flow shows that some nodes
are overloaded. The simulations show a similar result obtained in previous results related to not exceed 30%
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Figure 2. Voltage sensitivity with different power injection
3.2 Sensitivity analysis of the 33-node test case
Figure 3 presents the voltage sensitivity analysis of the 33-node radial distribution network.
The real power was injected changing from 10% to 60% of the total load in steps of 10%. The axis y
represents the change in voltage magnitudes with respect to the change in real power. The axis x represents
the node of the distribution network. When the real power injection reaches 40%, the voltage changes
significantly. The changes in voltage represents a large variation for all nodes of the distribution network.
This result confirms the maximum levels of DG penetration for the 30% of the maximum load [21]. Nodes
selected by the algorithms (29, 30 and 32) are the most sensitive of the network, changing voltages
significantly. Furthermore, a node randomly selected (node 6) shows that the maximum percentage has a
different behavior in voltages of all nodes.
Figure 3. Voltage sensitivity analysis ΔV/ΔP for the 33-node radial distribution network
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Figure 4 presents the voltage sensitivity analysis of the nodes in the 69-node radial distribution
network. The real power was injected changing from 10% to 60% of the total load in steps of 10%. The axis
y represents the change in voltage magnitude with respect to the change in real power injection. The nodes
selected by the algorithms are 19, 25 and 68, and the node 7 was selected randomly to compare the voltage
variations. Voltage magnitude variations are confirmed, especially when the generation is larger than 30% of
the load. The voltage variations are similar for all nodes. When the penetration is higher the voltages are
largely increased.
Figure 5 presents the voltage sensitivity analysis of the nodes in the 118-node radial distribution
network. The real power was injected changing from 10% to 60% of the total load in steps of 10%. The axis
y represents the voltage magnitude change with respect to the real power change. The axis x represents the
node of the distribution network. The PSO and SA selected the nodes 21, 22 and 117.
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Additionally, the node 8 was selected to compare the results with the best nodes for the power
injection. Similar to the previous results, the nodes selected show a high increase of voltage magnitudes,
especially when the power injections are greater than 30% of the total load. The node 8 presents a low
voltage changes after the power injections and the variation do not represent significant changes on voltage
magnitudes of all nodes.
4. CONCLUSION
This article presented the placement and size of DG in distribution systems using voltage sensitivity
analysis. PSO and SA were used in this research to identify the nodes that accept the maximum real power
injections. The algorithms identified well the nodes for power injection, but PSO was faster than the SA.
Nodes away from the main source can increase more the voltage magnitudes and are more likely to be
selected with the model applied. The model presented in this paper showed how to place different types of
DG in distribution systems to improve voltage profiles with a good percentage of success. The results of the
simulations show the location and size of the injections of power to impact positively on the system.
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The model showed a good percentage of success when locating different types of DG to improve
voltage magnitudes in the three distribution networks. Location and size of power sources impact positively
the radial network and after repeating all the test the results were similar, although in all the analysis
performed the PSO is faster than the SA.
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BIOGRAPHIES OF AUTHORS
Katherine Cabana Jiménez received her Bs. degree in Electronic Engineering in 2008 and her
MSc in Electrical Engineering in 2016 from Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla - Colombia.
Her employment experiences include Universidad del Norte, and Universidad de la Costa CUC
in Barranquilla - Colombia. Now, She is working as Professor of Universidad de la Costa CUC.
Her research interests include engineering education and renewable resources. ORCID: 0000-
0003-3859-1160.
John Candelo Becerra received his Bs. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2002 and his PhD in
Engineering with emphasis in Electrical Engineering in 2009 from Universidad del Valle, Cali -
Colombia.His employment experiences include the Empresa de Energía del Pacífico EPSA,
Universidad del Norte, and Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Medellín. He is now an
Assistant Professor of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Medellín, Colombia. His
research interests include: engineering education; planning, operation and control of power
systems; artificial intelligence; and smart grids. ORCID: 0000-0002-9784-9494.
Rafael Castillo-Sierra was born in Barranquilla, Colombia in 1989. He received his Bs. degree in
Electrical Engineering in 2012 and his M.Sc in Electrical Engineering in 2015 from Universidad
del Norte, Barranquilla. He is currently working as Professor of the Universidad del Norte. His
research interests include: High voltage insulation and Renewable energy. ORCID: 0000-0002-
2648-4096.
Emiro De la Hoz Franco has PhD degree in Technology of the Information and Communication
(2016) and MSc degree in Systems Engineering and Networks in 2011 all from Granada
University (Spain). Currently he is a full time professor and member of Software Engineering
and Networks research group at Universidad de la Costa - CUC (Barranquilla, Colombia). His
research interests are in the field of data mining and multiobjective optimization techniques.
ORCID: 0000-0002-4926-7414.

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