Use of firefly algorithm for solving optimal power flow problem with static synchronous series compensator

Abstract: This paper presents an efficient and reliable evolutionary based approach to solve the optimal power flow (OPF) problem in the presence of static synchronous series compensator (SSSC). The firefly algorithm (FFA) is developed by using principle of firefly swarm. The approach has been tested on IEEE 30- bus system with and without SSSC. The results show that FFA algorithm with SSSC gives better performance of the system. The results are promising and show the effectiveness and robustness of the approach.

Keywords: Optimal Power Flow, Optimization Methods, Power Systems, Firefly Algorithm, Static Synchronous Series Compensator.