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This paper proposes an improved salp swarm algorithm (ISSA) as an effective metaheuristic method for tackling global optimization issues and damping power system oscillations. In the suggested ISSA, new equations are introduced to update the location of the leader and followers. This modification improves the method's exploration possibilities while also preventing it from converging prematurely. Benchmark test functions are used to confirm the proposed algorithm's performance, and the results are compared to SSA and other effective optimization algorithms. According to the extensive comparisons, the enhanced ISSA algorithm has higher convergence accuracy and stability than the original SSA and other researched algorithms. Furthermore, the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed method were demonstrated by the simultaneous coordinated design of UPFC based damping controllers. For the two-area, four-machine system, the experimental findings are provided. Simulation experiments reveal that ISSA designed controllers outperform those created using other methods.

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Power systems based on centralized production are facing two limitations: the lack of fossil fuels and the need to reduce pollution; Therefore, the importance of distributed generation resources (DGs) has increased by connecting renewable energy systems to the network. With the increasing penetration of renewable energies in the network, power quality challenges in low voltage and medium voltage distribution systems have become one of the main fields of studies. Since most of the renewable energy systems are connected to the network with the help of electronic power converters devices and the main purpose of these converters is to connect DGs to the network in compliance with power quality standards; Therefore, if the switching frequency of inverters is not implemented properly, major power quality problems will be created. On the other hand, the reduction in power quality causes acute problems in power networks, which include lack of proper performance, reduction in useful life and efficiency of electrical and electronic devices in the network, creation of series and parallel resonance in some harmonics due to the presence of inductors and the capacitor, and as a result, more distortion in the voltage of the distribution network. This paper actually provides a road-map for researchers to investigate power quality issues. In other words, the mentioned cases show the importance of research and providing the solutions to improving power quality in distribution networks.