Design of large rural low-voltage networks using dynamic programming optimization

The purpose of this paper is to establish algorithms in the design of rural low-voltage (Iv) distribution networks. Planning of rural IN, distribution networks involves the optimal design of radial configuration and location of mv/lv substations considering cost functions. In this work both goals ar e considered by taking into account different conductors, voltage drop cons traints, power losses in lines and deterministic loads. The algorithms deve loped in this paper are based on dynamic programming; and were implementate d on large-scale rural lv distribution networks, but they could also be use d for other network optimization.