A New-Fangled Approach for Optimal Placement of Facts Controllers in a Hybridized System

Abstract

This paper proposes a novel approach for Optimal Power Flow (OPF) problems in power systems by integrating the optimal placement of Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS) devices with a hybrid renewable energy system comprising wind and photovoltaic (PV). The objective is to optimize the placement of FACTS devices to simultaneously minimize power loss, voltage deviation and reduce gross cost. To achieve this goal, the Enhanced Multi – Strategies Sparrow Search Algorithm (EMSSA) is employed, which combines multiple optimization strategies inspired by the collaborative foraging behavior of sparrows. By considering multiple objectives, including power loss reduction, voltage deviation reduction, and gross cost minimization, the proposed methodoloty aims to identify optimal locations for installing FACTS devices such as SVC (Static Var Compensator), TCSC (Thyristor Controlled Seris Compensator), TCPS (Thyristor Controlled Phase Shifter). The results showcase the capability of the proposed methodology to achieve significant improvements in power system performance, thereby contributing to the efficient and sustainable operation of modern power grids. This research also provides valuable insights for power system operators and planners to make decisions regarding the deployment of FACTS devices and the integration of renewable energy sources.

Keywords:

• Optimal power flow (OPF)
• FACTS devices
• EMSSA algorithm
• wind power
• photovoltaic (PV)
• thermal generators

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

None.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The authors declare that they have no potential conflict of interest.

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Funding

This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Notes on contributors

J. Jaya

J. Jaya received the B.E degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.E degree in Power Electronics and Drives from Anna University Chennai in the year 2010 and 2012, respectively. She is pursuing PhD in Power Electronics in Anna University, Chennai. She is a life time member of ISTE. She has published two international Journal. She has participated in two international conferences and three national conferences. Her area of interest are Power Electronics and Optimization techniques.

M. Mary Linda

M. Mary Linda received the B.E degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in the 2002, M.E degree in Power systems from Kalasalingam College of Engineering in the year 2005 and PhD degree in Power System Stability from Anna University, Chennai in the year 2012. She is working as a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in KIT-Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. She is a lifetime member of ISTE. She has published 40 International Journals and three books. Her area of interest are power systems, control systems and optimization techniques.