A GPU-Accelerated Adaptation of the PSO Algorithm for Multi-Objective Optimization applied to Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Energy Consumption

Abstract

Optimization research often confronts the challenge of developing time consuming processes. This article introduces an innovative approach that leverages the computational power of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to speed up that optimization process. We present an innovative adaptation of Particle Swarm Optimisation (PSO) to meet the requirements of multiobjective optimization problems. This approach aims to leverage the strengths of a multi-objective approach to perform energy consumption prediction using neural networks. By employing GPU parallel techniques, our method not only speeds up the optimization process but also enhances the efficiency of neural network training execution. The main advantage of our approach lies in its dual ability to simultaneously optimizing neural network architectures by determining the minimum number of hidden neurons and fitting the weights of the networks in order to achieve the lowest error. Preliminary results suggest a notable enhancement in prediction accuracy of forecasting electric energy consumption, as a result of optimizing the architecture and parameters of the neural network using the proposed method. This PSO adaptation stands out for its ability to address complex problems, increase efficiency and produce accurate predictions, making it a novel solution in Machine Learning heuristic methods for application in the solution of advanced prediction problems with time constraints from time series.