Asset Management Based Distributed Generation Placement from Load Growth Viewpoint

In this paper، by presenting the asset management model، it is tried to investigate the importance of distributed generation (DG) unit placement from radial distribution system reliability indices sensitivity viewpoint and then DG placement will be carried out. Asset management model is designed and explained to maximize the benefit of distribution companies for invested capital. As the value of distribution system reliability indices depend on customers load pattern، any change in customers load pattern causes changes in distribution system reliability indices. One of the factors that changes customers load pattern، is load growth. With considering that the system hardware characteristics are being constant، the values of reliability indices are also highly dependent on load distribution. Therefore، for assessing the current studies the level of validity and the adequacy of system in future، current load distribution and load growth in future should be studied. In this paper، with optimal placement of DG، it is tried to minimize the distribution system reliability indices sensitivity in accordance with load growth in different load patterns.