Fuzzy-Based Fitness–Distance Balance Snow Ablation Optimizer Algorithm for Optimal Generation Planning in Power Systems

Economic dispatch (ED) is one of the most important problems in terms of energy planning, management, and operation in power systems. This study presents a snow ablation optimizer (SAO) algorithm developed with the fuzzy-based fitness–distance balance (FFDB) method for solving ED problems in small-,...

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Main Authors: Muhammet Demirbas, Serhat Duman, Burcin Ozkaya, Yunus Balci, Deniz Ersoy, M. Kenan Döşoğlu, Ugur Guvenc, Bekir Emre Altun, Hasan Uzel, Enes Kaymaz
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author Muhammet Demirbas
Serhat Duman
Burcin Ozkaya
Yunus Balci
Deniz Ersoy
M. Kenan Döşoğlu
Ugur Guvenc
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Hasan Uzel
Enes Kaymaz
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description Economic dispatch (ED) is one of the most important problems in terms of energy planning, management, and operation in power systems. This study presents a snow ablation optimizer (SAO) algorithm developed with the fuzzy-based fitness–distance balance (FFDB) method for solving ED problems in small-, medium- and large-scale electric power systems and determining the optimal operating values of fossil fuel thermal generation units. The FFDB-based SAO algorithm (FFDBSAO) controls early convergence problems through balancing exploration–exploitation and improves the solving of high-dimensional optimization problems. In the light of extensive experimental studies conducted on CEC2020, CEC2022, and classical benchmark test functions, the FFDBSAO2 algorithm has shown superior performance against its competitors. Wilcoxon and Friedman’s statistical analysis results confirm the performance and efficiency of the algorithm. Moreover, the proposed algorithm significantly reduces total fuel cost by optimizing fossil fuel thermal generation units. According to the results, the scalability and robustness of the algorithm make it a valuable tool for solving large-scale optimization problems in the planning of electric power systems.
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spelling doaj-art-71a4ed4268e04babb4082c1124b60f212025-08-20T03:26:52ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-06-011812304810.3390/en18123048Fuzzy-Based Fitness–Distance Balance Snow Ablation Optimizer Algorithm for Optimal Generation Planning in Power SystemsMuhammet Demirbas0Serhat Duman1Burcin Ozkaya2Yunus Balci3Deniz Ersoy4M. Kenan Döşoğlu5Ugur Guvenc6Bekir Emre Altun7Hasan Uzel8Enes Kaymaz9Department of Electrical and Energy, Tosya Vocational School, Kastamonu University, 37302 Kastamonu, TurkeyDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, 10200 Bandirma, TurkeyDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, 10200 Bandirma, TurkeyDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, 10200 Bandirma, TurkeyPostgraduate Education Institute, Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University, 10200 Bandirma, TurkeyDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Duzce University, 81620 Duzce, TurkeyDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Duzce University, 81620 Duzce, TurkeyDepartment of Electrical and Energy, Amasya Technical Sciences Vocational School, Amasya University, 05000 Amasya, TurkeyDepartment of Electrical and Energy, Akdagmadeni Vocational School, Yozgat Bozok University, 66100 Yozgat, TurkeyDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Duzce University, 81620 Duzce, TurkeyEconomic dispatch (ED) is one of the most important problems in terms of energy planning, management, and operation in power systems. This study presents a snow ablation optimizer (SAO) algorithm developed with the fuzzy-based fitness–distance balance (FFDB) method for solving ED problems in small-, medium- and large-scale electric power systems and determining the optimal operating values of fossil fuel thermal generation units. The FFDB-based SAO algorithm (FFDBSAO) controls early convergence problems through balancing exploration–exploitation and improves the solving of high-dimensional optimization problems. In the light of extensive experimental studies conducted on CEC2020, CEC2022, and classical benchmark test functions, the FFDBSAO2 algorithm has shown superior performance against its competitors. Wilcoxon and Friedman’s statistical analysis results confirm the performance and efficiency of the algorithm. Moreover, the proposed algorithm significantly reduces total fuel cost by optimizing fossil fuel thermal generation units. According to the results, the scalability and robustness of the algorithm make it a valuable tool for solving large-scale optimization problems in the planning of electric power systems.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/12/3048fuzzy fitness–distance balance methodoptimizationsnow ablation optimizereconomic dispatchpower system planning
spellingShingle Muhammet Demirbas
Serhat Duman
Burcin Ozkaya
Yunus Balci
Deniz Ersoy
M. Kenan Döşoğlu
Ugur Guvenc
Bekir Emre Altun
Hasan Uzel
Enes Kaymaz
Fuzzy-Based Fitness–Distance Balance Snow Ablation Optimizer Algorithm for Optimal Generation Planning in Power Systems
Energies
fuzzy fitness–distance balance method
optimization
snow ablation optimizer
economic dispatch
power system planning
title Fuzzy-Based Fitness–Distance Balance Snow Ablation Optimizer Algorithm for Optimal Generation Planning in Power Systems
title_full Fuzzy-Based Fitness–Distance Balance Snow Ablation Optimizer Algorithm for Optimal Generation Planning in Power Systems
title_fullStr Fuzzy-Based Fitness–Distance Balance Snow Ablation Optimizer Algorithm for Optimal Generation Planning in Power Systems
title_full_unstemmed Fuzzy-Based Fitness–Distance Balance Snow Ablation Optimizer Algorithm for Optimal Generation Planning in Power Systems
title_short Fuzzy-Based Fitness–Distance Balance Snow Ablation Optimizer Algorithm for Optimal Generation Planning in Power Systems
title_sort fuzzy based fitness distance balance snow ablation optimizer algorithm for optimal generation planning in power systems
topic fuzzy fitness–distance balance method
optimization
snow ablation optimizer
economic dispatch
power system planning
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/12/3048
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