An Unsupervised Neural Network Approach for Solving the Optimal Power Flow Problem

Abstract

: Optimal Power Flow is a central tool for power system operation and planning. Given the substantial rise in intermittent power and shorter time windows in electricity markets, there’s a need for fast and efficient solutions to the Optimal Power Flow problem. With this in consideration, this paper propose an unsupervised deep learning approach to approximate the optimal solution of Optimal Power Flow problems. Once trained, deep learning models benefit from being several orders of magnitude faster during inference compared to conventional non-linear solvers.