Analysis of the Behaviour of Genetic Algorithm Applied in Optimization of Electrical System Design for Offshore Wind Farms

Genetic algorithms (GA) have been applied in many fields to solve multivariable, non linear optimization problems. There are lots of different GA techniques which are used to improve the performance of the algorithm. In this paper, the implementation of GA in optimization of electrical system design for offshore wind farms is proposed and several different GA techniques are investigated. The main problems of GA implementation in this field are addressed and the suitable GA techniques are proposed. The GA method is applied to a real offshore wind farm and the results are evaluated. It is concluded that the genetic algorithm is suitable for the optimization of offshore wind farm layout design as long as proper GA techniques are employed