Embedding FACTS into the grid for optimizing its operation

Abstract--This paper is aimed toward the optimal location of FACTS devices with the purpose of improving the operation of an electric power system. To achieve it, measures are used based in voltages, losses of active power and generation costs. Once located the device, it is possible to use optimization methods like the genetic algorithms to optimize its performance based on combinations of such measures. Through voltage and costs indices, results are presented in a testing net that exhibit the applicability of the technique