Neural Networks in Electric Load Forecasting:A Comprehensive Survey

Abstract

Review and classification of electric load forecasting (LF) techniques based on artificial neural<br />networks (ANN) is presented. A basic ANNs architectures used in LF reviewed. A wide range of ANN<br />oriented applications for forecasting are given in the literature. These are classified into five groups:<br />(1) ANNs in short-term LF, (2) ANNs in mid-term LF, (3) ANNs in long-term LF, (4) Hybrid ANNs in<br />LF, (5) ANNs in Special applications of LF. The major research articles for each category are briefly<br />described and the related literature reviewed. Conclusions are made on future research directions.