Optimal DG Location and Size for Power Losses Minimization in Al-Najaf Distribution Network Based on Bee Colony Optimization

The value of Power Losses in distribution system are varied depending on the configuration of the network, the distribution loss can be reduced if the distributed generation (DG) are placed appropriately in the distribution system. The optimum size, location and number of DG units are substantial to avoid the negative effects on electric power system. In this paper, bee colony Optimization (BCO) is used to find the optimal size and locations of DG in order to minimize the active power losses.