International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Exploration ISSN (Print): 2394-5443    ISSN (Online): 2394-7454 Volume-12 Issue-124 March-2025
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Optimized placement, sizing, and selection of distributed generation using the salp swarm algorithm

Zuhaila Mat Yasin1, 2, Siti Zaliha Mohammad Noor1, 2, Elia Erwani Hassan3 and Tareq M. Shami4

Solar Research Institute (SRI),Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Darul Ehsan,Malaysia1
School of Electrical Engineering,College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Darul Ehsan,Malaysia2
Faculty of Electrical Engineering,Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka,Malaysia3
Department of Electronics Engineering,University of York, Heslington, York,United Kingdom4
Corresponding Author : Zuhaila Mat Yasin

Recieved : 24-May-2024; Revised : 24-February-2025; Accepted : 15-March-2025

Abstract

The salp swarm algorithm (SSA) was introduced as a method for efficiently selecting the optimal location, size, and type of distributed generation (DG) in a distribution system. SSA is a probabilistic algorithm that simulates the behavior of a population of agents, specifically by replicating the foraging behavior of salps in water. Salps often form cohesive groups called salp chains in deep waters. This behavior enables them to optimize locomotion through coordinated and swift movements while maximizing their foraging efficiency. This study investigated three types of DG: photovoltaic (PV), wind, and diesel. The methodology distinguishes between different types of DG, determines their optimal placement, and optimizes their sizing for maximum performance. Simulations are conducted on the IEEE 69-bus system. The results indicate that the proposed SSA approach successfully identifies the most suitable sites, sizes, and types of DG. A benchmark comparison is performed to assess the effectiveness of the proposed SSA method against the evolutionary programming (EP) approach. The results demonstrate that SSA outperforms EP in reducing power losses and improving the voltage profile.

Keywords

Salp swarm algorithm (SSA), Distributed generation (DG), Foraging behavior, IEEE 69-bus system, Evolutionary programming.

Cite this article

Yasin ZM, Noor SZM, Hassan EE, Shami TM. Optimized placement, sizing, and selection of distributed generation using the salp swarm algorithm. International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Exploration. 2025;12(124):385-398. DOI : 10.19101/IJATEE.2024.111100877

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