This document summarizes research on analyzing the steady-state performance of a self-excited induction generator using three optimization techniques: genetic algorithms, pattern search, and quasi-Newton methods. It provides background on induction generators and how they can operate as self-excited generators by connecting capacitors to the stator terminals. The document presents the standard steady-state equivalent circuit model and derives nonlinear equations that are solved using the three optimization techniques to determine unknown parameters. The performance of the self-excited induction generator is then evaluated based on the determined parameters.