Research Article

Simple Quadratic Interpolation-Inspired Symbiosis Organisms Search Algorithm for Optimal Placement of Capacitors in Radial Distribution Networks with Different Loading Models

Table 2

Rates for energy, purchase, operation, and maintenance costs.

ItemRate

Average energy cost (KP)0.06k$/kWh
Purchase cost (KC)3k$/kVAr
Installation cost (Kci)1000l$/location
Operating cost (Kco)300y$/year/location
Hours per year (T)8760.0000