Economic Load Dispatch using Novel Bat Algorithm

The primary role of Economic Load Dispatch (ELD) is for obtaining the most efficient operation out of a power system generation network. The main objective of performing the ELD is to minimize the generator fuel cost. The minimum cost function found using optimization techniques is a widely researched area. One such optimization technique is the Bat algorithm. In this communication, Novel Bat Algorithm has been introduced to solve the ELD problem. The Novel Bat Algorithm introduces the idea of using Doppler Effect and movement of bats between different habitats. It is compared with the Bat algorithm and the Particle Swarm Optimization to find the most efficient among them. The effectiveness of the proposed method is illustrated by testing it on 5-unit and 6-unit systems.