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• PSO-DE and TCR based algorithm is suggested for optimal location and sizing of DESS minimizing the multi-objective fitness function for hourly congestion management. • Solar and ESS based hourly congestion management strategy is proposed. • Energy storage system is integrated with solar power plant to store surplus energy. • In the proposed methodology, if at any time LMP difference exceeds 4 $/MWh, then DESS would participate and the first priority would be given to solar and then to ESS. • Results of the hybrid PSO-DE approach are matched with PSO based approach. Transmission congestion is one of the major drawbacks of deregulated power system. Due to increase in load demand, generation increases, but capacity of transmission line is limited, and transmission lines carry power more than its rated capacity, as a result congestion occurs. Congestion management in deregulated power system is a challenging and tough task which can be achieved by introducing one or more Distributed Generators (DG) at optimal location. Optimal location and sizing of DGs is very important for maximizing the social welfare function which is profit to both the producers and consumer of electricity. In this paper hourly congestion management is proposed. It manages the network congestion by optimal placement and sizing of DG in '24 h' time frame. Transmission Congestion Rent (TCR) is used to find the optimal location for DG placement whereas hybrid Differential Evolution (DE) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique is used for finding optimal size of DG. In this work, Solar PV along with Energy Storage System (ESS) is utilized as Distributed Energy Storage System (DESS). ESS along with DG is used to store surplus energy during off-load period which will be utilized at peak load thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the system. 24 h solar irradiance and temperature data of Delhi is taken to mathematically model the power generated from Solar PV. Results obtained with hybrid optimization technique are compared with PSO based optimization. It is observed that hybrid optimization technique outperforms the PSO optimization technique in managing resources and congestion problem in the network for the '24 h' time frame. Proposed work has been carried out on IEEE 30 bus test system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Transmission congestion is one of major drawbacks of deregulated power system. Congestion gradually violates the physical, operational and policy constraints of the present electricity market. Congestion management in huge power system remains a challenging and tough task, which can be achieved by introducing one or more Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as Distributed Generation (DG), electric vehicles, modern micro grid, Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) etc. over congested lines. Consequently, this work proposes the hourly congestion management by optimal allocation of DG in '24 hours' time frame. Further, Transmission Congestion Rent is used to determine the optimal and sub optimal locations for DG, whereas Differential Evolution and Particle Swarm Optimization based hybrid optimization technique is exploited to identify optimal DG size. In this work, solar based DG along with battery based ESS is considered to act as Distributed Energy Storage System 'DESS. Subsequently, Interval computation method is introduced in this work to consider the intermittency of solar DG. Battery Energy Storage System 'BESS' is integrated with DGs due to its excess energy storage capability during off‐load period and make it available at peak load conditions, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the network. The '24 hours' solar irradiance and temperature data of Delhi, India is taken into account to mathematically model the power generated from Solar DG. The proposed methodology is tested on IEEE 30‐bus system and '24 hours' demand data is generated from the original IEEE load data. From the obtained results, it has been established that the hybrid optimization technique results into a better solution as compared to their individual enforcement in managing available generation resources and congestion problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The work done in this paper provides the solutions for power access to rural and remote areas in developing nations. • The proposed affordable solution offers many advantages over the traditional central inverters. It provides more output power as compared to traditional central inverters under shading and dusting conditions. The results are validated through experimental investigation with regard to Indian weather conditions. • The proposed solution presents an optimal sizing strategy for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) for the low power rural household application. In literature, this kind of solution is yet not reported which makes this work novel. • This work presents the customized design of solar microinverter based PV System for different power provisioning levels for rural EWS houses. The proposed solution has an added advantage of addition of load in future without change in existing infrastructure. Reliable power supply is the key requirement for developing nations. Most of these nations are trying to modernize the rural lives by electrification in remote areas. Access to electricity is a bare requirement in future ages. This paper discusses the challenges faced by the utility companies in ensuring sustained electricity access to the new consumers followed by the various solutions. The techno – economic aspects of the proposed solution is validated by the experimental study. Based on the results, an optimal low-cost design is proposed in order for everyone to fulfil the minimum power needs. The paper presents an optimal size strategy for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) for the low power rural household application. The solar microinverter based PV System has been designed based on the daily load needs for one of the proposed layout plans of the (Gramin) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna adopted by Government of India. The proposed designs are also applicable for other developing nations. The proposed micro-inverter has been tested under different operating conditions and experimental validation proves its superiority over other inverter types, particularly for a low power application, as is the case for a typical low-income rural household. Economic considerations such as payback period has also been evaluated in this study. In addition, the proposed microinverter technology has also been tested in terms of power quality parameters under various operating conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]