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This optimal scenario achieves the best voltage profile (0.975 p.u.), the highest annual loss savings ($61,900), and creates 52 per MW at full-time equivalent jobs, thereby advancing SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) while reducing grid dependency to 22%. Although it requires a higher initial investment, its techno-economic and social benefits justify adoption for strengthening modern grids. 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