Multiobjective Transmission Expansion Planning considering Multiple Generation Scenarios

This paper shows a methodology for solving the Transmission Expansion Planning (TEP) problem when Multiple Generation Scenarios (MGS) are considered. MGS are a result of the market based environment introduced by electricity deregulation. The solution to this problem is carried out by using multiobjective evolutionary strategies for the optimization process, implementing a new hybrid modified NSGA-II/Chu-Beasley algorithm. The proposed methodology is validated using the 6-bus Garver system and the IEEE-24 bus system. The TEP is based on the DC model of the network and non-linear interior point method is used to initialize the population. A set of Pareto optimal expansion plans with different levels of cost and load shedding is found for each system, showing the robustness of the proposed approach.