Review of Ai-Based Control Strategies for Statcoms in Power Systems: Fundamentals, Applications, and Benefits

The performance of electrical devices attached to the network has been substantially enhanced as a result of the quality of the electric power. The aim of reactive power compensation is to the quality, reliability and stability enhancement of the power system by ensuring a voltage level within acceptable ranges. For reactive power compensation and voltage regulation in power systems, the Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) is a device based on a voltage-source converter. By adjusting the voltage at the connecting point, which also controls STATCOM, the injected current’s amplitude and phase angle may be modified. This review article discusses STATCOM operation and control concepts along with various control strategies, such as proportional-integral (PI), model predictive, and hysteresis control. This study have drawn emphasis on the broad range of STATCOM applications, which include those for power transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and industrial power systems. This study also draw attention to the wide range of STATCOM applications, such as power transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and industrial power systems. Additionally, advantages of utilizing AI-based control strategies for STATCOMs, such as enhanced performance, stability, and power system efficiency are also mentioned. This paper serves as a comprehensive compilation and organization of previous studies on STATCOMs in the context of power machine set up. It offers readers a valuable and effortlessly accessible useful resource for reference and realistic application.