Losses assessment on distribution networks in presence of dispersed generation

The present paper faces with the issues related to the energy losses occurring in distribution grids with large amounts of dispersed generation. In detail, the study aims to evaluate the performances achieved by assessing losses through approximated (deterministic) approaches. The losses estimations are compared to the results given by more complex (stochastic) techniques. With this purpose, a Monte Carlo algorithm, able to properly represent the randomness of dispersed generation spreading in distribution systems and its impact on network losses, has been developed.