Energy Loss Minimization with Parallel Implementation of Marine Predators Algorithm

Abstract

Distribution network (DN) service continuity is one of the significant issues in today's power systems. This paper aims to put a strategy for supplying loads with less discontinuity and affordable energy-consuming. The energy loss in distribution grids causes many problems for the producer and consumer; hence, it needs to be improved to increase supply efficiency accordingly. For this aim a model aiming to minimize power losses by allocating and sizing distributed generators (DGs) is solved using recently developed Marine Predators Algorithm (MPA). Since the proposed method is a time-intensive process due to the vast computations, parallel computation is implemented into MPA to increase computation speed. The proposed formulation and parallel computation are tested for 69-bus radial distribution system. The results are discussed in terms of computational accuracy and solution efficiency. Moreover, the convergence characteristics of MPA are compared with some other heuristic methods. © 2021 Chamber of Turkish Electrical Engineers.