Hybrid Differential Evolution Harmony Search Algorithm for Power Economic Dispatch Problems

In this paper, a hybrid differential evolution harmony search (HDEHS) algorithm was presented for solving power economic dispatch problems. In this algorithm, mutation and crossover operation instead of harmony memory consideration and pitch adjustment operation, this improved the algorithm convergence rate. Moreover, dynamically adjust the key parameter (e.g. mutagenic factor F, crossover rate CR) to balance the local and global search. Based on a 13 units power system experiment simulations, the HDEHS has demonstrated stronger convergence and stability than original harmony search (HS) algorithm and its three improved algorithms (IHS, GHS and NGHS) that reported in recent literature.