Optimal VAR control for real power loss minimization using differential evolution algorithm
A differential evolution technique with various mutation strategies is used to solve the reactive power dispatch problem. The methodology has been tested on the IEEE 14-bus, 30-bus and the equivalent Algerian power system network 114-bus. DE algorithm is a robust and efficient method for solving the ORPD problem. Simulation results confirm the superiority of DE algorithm over PSO, IPM and other methods in the literature.
differential evolution optimal reactive power dispatch equivalent algerian electric power system trial vector generation strategies