Table 6 Different cost sections in the 24-bus network before and after the capacitor placement with cosφ = 1.

From: Spotted hyena optimizer algorithm for capacitor allocation in radial distribution system with distributed generation and microgrid operation considering different load types

Parameter

Before cap placement

After cap placement

SHO

GWO

GA20

Loss cost ($)

150,425.5

59,447

61,120

61,422.22

Peak loss power ($)

55,915.04

21,448

22,782

215,767.29

Capacitor cost ($)

0

24,886

22,411

24,230

Total cost ($)

206,340.54

105,780

106,310

107,228.51

Net saving ($)

–

100,560.54

100,030.54

99,112.03

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