Inspec keywords: power distribution planning; power markets; power distribution economics; genetic algorithms; Monte Carlo methods; demand side management; power distribution reliability; hybrid electric vehicles; pricing; battery powered vehicles

Other keywords: DSM benefit; active power loss; embedded Monte Carlo simulation; electric vehicle CS sizing; optimal planning; distribution network; network load demand; customer participation rate; mathematical model; power supply reliability; distribution system manager benefit; time-of-use DRP; vehicle battery charging-discharging; 9-bus network; demand response program; genetic algorithm method; reliability improvement; 33-bus network; electricity market price; voltage profile; electric vehicle CS siting; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle charging station

Subjects: Optimisation techniques; Power system management, operation and economics; Monte Carlo methods; Distribution networks; Power system planning and layout; Reliability; Transportation