Expansion of Electrical Networks Considering Power Quality Aspects by Applying a Multi-objective Tabu Search Technique

This paper proposes an optimization algorithm to expand electrical networks based on the application of a multi-objective Tabu Search technique. The proposed methodology finds Pareto efficient solutions to the formulated problem by searching the topology that minimizes the voltage sag/year number in the electrical system and at the same time that minimizes real power losses. The algorithm performance is tested on two systems taking into account a static transmission expansion planning in order to demonstrate the application of the developed methodology.