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The goal of multi-objective reinforcement learning (MORL) is to learn policies that simultaneously optimize multiple competing objectives. In practice, an agent's preferences over the objectives may not be known apriori, and hence, we…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2023-05-02 Baiting Zhu , Meihua Dang , Aditya Grover

Reinforcement Learning (RL) has shown excellent performance in solving decision-making and control problems of autonomous driving, which is increasingly applied in diverse driving scenarios. However, driving is a multi-attribute problem,…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-03-31 Guizhe Jin , Zhuoren Li , Bo Leng , Wei Han , Lu Xiong , Chen Sun

This paper introduces an efficient Residual Reinforcement Learning (RRL) framework for voltage control in active distribution grids. Voltage control remains a critical challenge in distribution grids, where conventional Reinforcement…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-30 Sarra Bouchkati , Ramil Sabirov , Steffen Kortmann , Andreas Ulbig

The operation of electricity grids has become increasingly complex due to the current upheaval and the increase in renewable energy production. As a consequence, active grid management is reaching its limits with conventional approaches. In…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2024-09-18 Malte Lehna , Jan Viebahn , Christoph Scholz , Antoine Marot , Sven Tomforde

A novel method, the Pareto Envelope Augmented with Reinforcement Learning (PEARL), has been developed to address the challenges posed by multi-objective problems, particularly in the field of engineering where the evaluation of candidate…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2024-03-19 Paul Seurin , Koroush Shirvan

This study develops a generalised multi-objective, multi-echelon supply chain optimisation model with non-stationary markets based on a Markov decision process, incorporating economic, environmental, and social considerations. The model is…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2025-07-29 Rifny Rachman , Josh Tingey , Richard Allmendinger , Pradyumn Shukla , Wei Pan

Reinforcement learning (RL) can provide adaptive and scalable controllers essential for power grid decarbonization. However, RL methods struggle with power grids' complex dynamics, long-horizon goals, and hard physical constraints. For…

As power systems are undergoing a significant transformation with more uncertainties, less inertia and closer to operation limits, there is increasing risk of large outages. Thus, there is an imperative need to enhance grid emergency…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2022-02-08 Renke Huang , Yujiao Chen , Tianzhixi Yin , Qiuhua Huang , Jie Tan , Wenhao Yu , Xinya Li , Ang Li , Yan Du

System operators are faced with increasingly volatile operating conditions. In order to manage system reliability in a cost-effective manner, control room operators are turning to computerised decision support tools based on AI and machine…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2022-07-12 Medha Subramanian , Jan Viebahn , Simon H. Tindemans , Benjamin Donnot , Antoine Marot

Power grids, across the world, play an important societal and economical role by providing uninterrupted, reliable and transient-free power to several industries, businesses and household consumers. With the advent of renewable power…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2023-04-21 Anandsingh Chauhan , Mayank Baranwal , Ansuma Basumatary

Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) has become a popular method for solving control problems in power systems. Conventional DRL encourages the agent to explore various policies encoded in a neural network (NN) with the goal of maximizing the…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-10-28 Tong Wu , Anna Scaglione , Daniel Arnold

Multi-objective reinforcement learning (MORL) algorithms extend conventional reinforcement learning (RL) to the more general case of problems with multiple, conflicting objectives, represented by vector-valued rewards. Widely-used scalar RL…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2026-04-23 Peter Vamplew , Ethan , Watkins , Cameron Foale , Richard Dazeley

Sample efficiency and exploration remain critical challenges in Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL), particularly in complex domains. Offline RL, which enables agents to learn optimal policies from static, pre-collected datasets, has emerged…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-12-23 Gaurav Chaudhary , Wassim Uddin Mondal , Laxmidhar Behera

Recent advances in reinforcement learning (RL) for large language model (LLM) fine-tuning show promise in addressing multi-objective tasks but still face significant challenges, including competing objective balancing, low training…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2025-07-10 Lingxiao Kong , Cong Yang , Susanne Neufang , Oya Deniz Beyan , Zeyd Boukhers

The transient response of power grids to external disturbances influences their stable operation. This paper studies the effect of topology in linear time-invariant dynamics of different power grids. For a variety of objective functions, a…

Systems and Control · Computer Science 2017-03-03 Deepjyoti Deka , Harsha Nagarajan , Scott Backhaus

The increasing complexity of power grid management, driven by the emergence of prosumers and the demand for cleaner energy solutions, has needed innovative approaches to ensure stability and efficiency. This paper presents a novel approach…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2025-03-27 Eloy Anguiano Batanero , Ángela Fernández , Álvaro Barbero

Distribution grid is the medium and low voltage part of a large power system. Structurally, the majority of distribution networks operate radially, such that energized lines form a collection of trees, i.e. forest, with a substation being…

Systems and Control · Computer Science 2018-07-12 Deepjyoti Deka , Michael Chertkov , Scott Backhaus

This paper presents a problem in power networks that creates an exciting and yet challenging real-world scenario for application of multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL). The emerging trend of decarbonisation is placing excessive stress…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2022-01-24 Jianhong Wang , Wangkun Xu , Yunjie Gu , Wenbin Song , Tim C. Green

Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) holds significant promise for managing voltage control challenges in simulated power grid environments. However, its real-world application in power system operations remains underexplored. This study…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-10-29 Di Shi , Qiang Zhang , Mingguo Hong , Fengyu Wang , Slava Maslennikov , Xiaochuan Luo , Yize Chen

Recently, deep reinforcement learning (DRL)-based approach has shown promisein solving complex decision and control problems in power engineering domain.In this paper, we present an in-depth analysis of DRL-based voltage control fromaspects…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2020-12-25 Xiren Zhou , Siqi Wang , Ruisheng Diao , Desong Bian , Jiahui Duan , Di Shi