Mokryani, GeevSiano, P.2025-04-022016-11-282025-04-022014Mokryani G and Siano P (2014) Strategic placement of distribution network operator owned wind turbines by using market-based optimal power flow. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution. 8(2): 281-289.90028695https://bradscholars.brad.ac.uk/handle/10454/10748.2NoIn this study, a new methodology to optimally allocate wind turbines (WTs) in distribution networks is proposed. A market-based optimal power flow is used to determine the optimal numbers and capacities of WTs in a way that maximises the social welfare. The method is conceived for distribution network operators to strategically allocate WTs in distribution networks. The proposed method by yielding location-specific WTs capacity settlement both in terms of cost reduction and consumers' benefits is consistent with distribution network topology and constraints. The method is solved by using step-controlled primal dual interior point method considering network constraints. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated with two radial distribution systems including an 84-bus 11.4 kV and a 69-bus 11 kV network.enWind turbinesLoad flowPower distribution economicsPower marketsArticlehttps://doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd.2013.0288