ENERGY
Power Systems Research Group
TÜBİTAK MAM Power Systems Research Group is a leading research and development team focusing on the modernization and transformation of electric power systems, assuming a critical role in the era of sustainability and digitalization in the energy sector. In order to contribute to Turkey's technological development in the field of energy, it carries out projects on electricity transmission and distribution systems, renewable energy integration, power systems security, optimization, simulation and data analytics. It meets the needs of our country by conducting applied R&D, product development and consultancy activities in many areas needed in the electricity sector:
- Power systems investment planning based on cost/benefit and risk/impact,
- Renewable energy and storage integration analysis,
- Developing decision support algorithms for grid operation,
- Real-time modeling and development of digital twin infrastructures,
- Information system and software development.
The Power Systems Research Group continues its activities with the vision of conducting research and producing solutions to design the power systems of the future according to the principles of innovation, efficiency and sustainability, and has EERA Smartgrids and Hydropower memberships.
- Advanced dynamic and static analysis for power grids (master plan, interconnection analysis)
- Renewable energy grid integration and compatibility analysis
- Analysis on the integration of smart and innovative grid technologies
- Feasibility and cost/benefit analysis for power systems
- Energy economics analysis based on integrated electricity market and grid analysis
- Protection-coordination analysis, design of special protection systems
- Grounding system analysis and design
- Technical qualification and performance assessment of network equipment
- Real-time power system modeling and simulation infrastructure
- Development of power grid information systems and software
- Developing electric power transmission system operation and planning tools supported by big data processing, deep learning and optimization
Application Areas
- Applied R&D Projects
- Product Development for Energy Sector
- Consultancy to Electricity Transmission and Distribution Organizations
- Feasibility and Integration Studies for Renewable Energy Investments
- Developing Decision Support Systems for Public Institutions and Private Sector