In recent years, China vigorously constructs modern electric power system, realistically, improves the national economy and the people''s livelihood. And in particular, the development of optical fiber communication technology greatly promotes the development of electric power system. This paper based on fiber characteristics and advantages, treats of the optical fiber communication technology, and then from the classification and technical selection of electric power special optical cable, optical fiber, optical fiber transmission networking technologies discusses the application of optical fiber communication technology in electric power system. This paper aims to enhance the understanding of optical fiber communication technology, including the application of optical fiber communication technology in electric power system, thus provide a reference for the future research in related fields.