Genetic Algorithm approach in FACTS devices location for the improvement of energy efficiency in distribution networks

Authors

  • Paola Pezzini Centre d’Innovacio Tecnol ´ ogica en Convertidors Est ` atics i Accionaments (CITCEA-UPC) Author
  • Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt Centre d’Innovacio Tecnol ´ ogica en Convertidors Est ` atics i Accionaments (CITCEA-UPC) Author
  • Carlos Gonzalez-de-Miguel Centre d’Innovacio Tecnol ´ ogica en Convertidors Est ` atics i Accionaments (CITCEA-UPC) Author
  • Adria Junyent-Ferr ` e Centre d’Innovacio Tecnol ´ ogica en Convertidors Est ` atics i Accionaments (CITCEA-UPC) Author
  • Antoni Sudria-Andreu Centre d’Innovacio Tecnol ´ ogica en Convertidors Est ` atics i Accionaments (CITCEA-UPC);IREC Catalonia Institute for Energy Research Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj07.450

Keywords:

FACTS Devices, Genetic Algorithm, Distribution Networks, Optimal Location

Abstract

The paper deals with a genetic algorithm (GA) application in order to achieve an optimal location of FACTS devices in a distribution system. Using this optimization technique only the best individuals of a population are selected to create new possible solutions and these solutions are meant to improve the energy efficiency of the system. Two MATLAB programs are applied to a 33 bus test power system and results show the best suitable nodes to place FACTS devices.

Published

2024-01-24

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Articles