%0 Journal Article %A Mohd Herwan Sulaiman and Omar Aliman and Siti Rafidah Abdul Rahim %D 2010 %J International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 38, 2010 %T Optimal Embedded Generation Allocation in Distribution System Employing Real Coded Genetic Algorithm Method %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9854 %V 38 %X This paper proposes a new methodology for the optimal allocation and sizing of Embedded Generation (EG) employing Real Coded Genetic Algorithm (RCGA) to minimize the total power losses and to improve voltage profiles in the radial distribution networks. RCGA is a method that uses continuous floating numbers as representation which is different from conventional binary numbers. The RCGA is used as solution tool, which can determine the optimal location and size of EG in radial system simultaneously. This method is developed in MATLAB. The effect of EG units- installation and their sizing to the distribution networks are demonstrated using 24 bus system. %P 312 - 317