Research & Development
Service Portfolio

R&D Portfolio for Utilities

15+ R&D Projects completed for different system operators.
Close cooperation w/ universities and domain experts and academic recognition by articles/papers.
Integration of Distributed Energy Resources
Grid Resiliency and Improvement of Grid Operations
Grid and Environment Interaction
Flexibility Management including Distribution Ancillary Services and Load Management
New Grid Planning Techniques
Advanced Asset Data and Lifecycle Management
Operational/Organizational Efficiencies and Smart Utility Management
Advanced Grid Management and Control Systems, New Operational Techniques and Philosophies
Loss Management Techniques, Energy Efficiency
Conceptual Designs for New Operational Robots, Sensor Network, Controllers, etc.
New Business and Market Models, Services
Design of Large-Scale Demonstration Projects

Selected Innovation Projects

Meram EDCo, Bogazici EDCo
Analytical Tool for Estimation of MV & LV Technical Losses

– Data set identification and collection
– Methodology development for harmonic effect, phase imbalances, ZIP load models
– Analytics model development
– Model verification
– Algorithm and software development
– Development of technical loss maps and dashboards
– Identification of technical loss precautions specific to region

Meram EDCo
Integration of Embedded Photovoltaic (PV) Generation to Distribution Grid

– Literature review, regulation and sector application investigation
– Data provision and site measurement studies
– Connection Criteria development for PV grid connection
– Design of protection, monitoring/control system,
– Pilot project for adaptive protection
– Risk analysis for health and safety

Sakarya EDCo
Self-Healing MV Networks, Pilot Design (2018-2019)

– Develop cost-benefit analysis methodology and feeder prioritization tool
-Technical specifications for the self-healing equipment
-Conceptual designs of self-healing architectures containing ICT, RTUs, IEDs etc. (peer-to-peer and decentralized)
– Modelling and steady-state analysis of the pilot network region
– Design of fault location, isolation and service restoration scenarios, create autonomous switching sequences and interlocks
– Prepare safety instruction documents and education of field staff

Trakya EDCo
Mitigation Techniques for Avian Outages (Birds) (2016-2017)

– Thrace (Trakya) Region, bird habitat review and evaluation
– Analysis of realized avian outages and field investigations
– Bird originated problems and cost relation identification
– Preparation of Avian Protection Plan and Environmental Management Software

Meram EDCo
Distribution Ancillary Services Design (2017-2018)

– Distributed energy resources and their ancillary services applications
– Ancillary services for transmission networks supplied from DERs
– Ancillary services for distribution networks and their applications
– Coordination schemes between TSOs and DSOs
– Alternative ancillary services markets/products
– Business models and Cost-benefit analysis
– Draft grid code for ancillary services in distribution networks

Trakya EDCo
Mitigation of Voltage Sag in Distribution Networks

– Investigation of voltage sag impacts on network and end user equipment
– Characterization of voltage sag events according to IEEE 1564-2014 Standard
– Determining voltage mitigation solutions according toto IEEE 1250-2011
– Cost Benefit Analysis
– Pilot Field Implementation Design and Supervision

Aras EDCo
Detection of High Impedance Faults in the Electrical Distribution Networks

– Evaluation of high-impedance faults and their impacts
– Field survey in public areas on the distribution network
– Development of methodologies, equipment and designs to detect and isolate the high-impedance faults
– Prioritization for applications of developed solutions
– Enhancing the knowledge and experience of distribution company employees with pilot field applications

Yesilirmak EDCo
Big Data Analytics Algorithms for Operational Improvement and Detection of Commercial Losses (Theft) (2017-2018)

– IT/OT systems evaluation and optimization
– Big data algorithms related to system outage and loss & theft detection processes
– Data management strategies and road-map development.
– Evaluation of IT/OT Systems, Optimization of Data Sets
– Development of Big Data Analysis Maturity Model
– Data Flow Model and Enterprise Application Integration Design
– Big Data Algorithm Development
– Data Management Strategies Recommendation

Meram EDCo
Advanced Peak Load Shaving and Shifting Techniques

– Evaluation of load curves for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural irrigation customers
– Research on load management methods
– Modelling and simulation studies for the evaluation of load management methods
– Evaluation of using distributed generation and energy storage systems to support load management activities
– Cost benefit analysis

Trakya EDCo
Live-Working Feasibility and Arc Flash Protection Design (2016-2017)

– Literature, legislation and sectoral applications review
– Modelling distribution system for arc flash analysis
– Conducting AC arc flash analysis for MV and LV levels
– Review and comparison of the arc flash mitigation solutions
– Creating a technical specification documents for PPE (personal protective equipment) for the customer
– A pilot application of UFES (Ultra Fast Earthing Switch)
– Feasibility of Live Maintenance and asset condition evaluation and selection of candidate maintenance tasks
– Comparative risk assessment between candidate maintenance jobs
– Creating live working procedures for the potential field activities

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EnerjiSA EDCo
Short Circuit Limitation Techniques (2016-2017)

– Current Status Analyses and Network Modelling
– Evaluation of the Effects of Higher Fault Currents on Power System Equipment
– Evaluation of Different Fault Current Limiter Technologies
– Development of Cost-Benefit Analysis Methodology
– Technical and Financial Feasibility Studies
– Design of Pilot Project for GFN /Ground Fault Neutralizer)
– Installation of a Fault Current Limiter

Kayseri, Osmangazi and Aras EDCos
Grid & Environment Interaction: Mitigation of Ice Load Caused Outages on Overhead Lines

– Development and validation mathematical ice load models
– Analysis and design anti-icing and de-icing techniques that can be applied to OHL
– Updating ice load map in specific areas
– Cost benefit analysis
– Pilot Field Implementation Design and Supervision

ADM, Trakya and GDZ EDCos
Estimation of Value of Lost Load (VOLL) (via +10k customer surveys and analytical models) (2018-2019)

– Macro-economic analysis
– Customer segmentation
– One-to-one surveys with sample set of customers (>15k)
– Econometric model for VOLL estimation
– Analysis of relation between SAIDI/SAIFI and CAPEX

Research & Development Service Portfolio

Selected Innovation Projects

Research & Development
Service Portfolio