A Dual-Objective Approach to Load Management: Telecommunication Switch Optimization with Distributed Generation Integration

This research addresses the challenge of load management in electricity distribution networks, focusing on the optimal placement of telecommunication load breaker switches in the presence of distributed generation units. By integrating two key objectives—preserving critical loads and minimizing energy not supplied—a strategy is proposed to enhance the performance of the power distribution grid during peak load conditions. The study utilizes a search algorithm designed around a dual-objective function to simultaneously prioritize high-importance loads and reduce energy not supplied by optimizing the placement of telecommunication load breaker switches while considering distributed generation. The effectiveness of the proposed model has been evaluated on a 33-bus test network as well as a feeder from the Iranian distribution network, with detailed analysis and interpretation of the results. Simulation findings reveal that as the priority of critical loads increases, the optimal placement of switches adapts accordingly, leading to significant improvements in the reliability and efficiency of the power distribution network under peak load scenarios.