GDZ Electricity Distribution: Innovative Projects and Collaboration Opportunities

GDZ Electricity Distribution actively collaborates with industry stakeholders on innovative projects and digital transformation-focused partnerships. The company aims to make the energy infrastructure more efficient and sustainable by working with local and international partners in areas such as smart grids, predictive maintenance, renewable energy integration, digital twin technology, and cybersecurity.

Collaboration Areas

✔ R&D and Innovation Projects
✔ EU & Nationally Funded Projects
✔ Smart Grid and Digitalization Initiatives
✔ Renewable Energy & Storage Systems
✔ SCADA, AMI, and Data Analytics Integrations

GDZ partners with universities, research centers, technology companies, and public institutions to develop joint projects and shape the future of energy infrastructure. To accelerate digital transformation and optimize grid operations, the company is actively engaged in various R&D and innovation projects.

Key Projects

DLR (Dynamic Line Rating) Project

• Objective: Monitoring overhead lines in real-time using environmental data and dynamically determining line capacity.

• Outcomes: Development of a domestic and national sensor device, SCADA integration, and improved conductor performance.

PUSULA AI – Temporary/Permanent Feeder Fault Prediction Model

• Objective: Using AI-powered analytics to predict whether feeder outages are temporary or permanent.

• Success Criterion: Achieving a 70% accuracy rate in predictive maintenance modeling.

GridCloud Project (EU-Funded)

• Objective: Supporting decarbonization in power grids through digital solutions.

• Scope: Setting specific targets for Austria, Germany, and Turkey to optimize energy management.

DISOPED Project – Integration of CSP Technology into Distribution Grids

• Objective: Integrating Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology into electricity distribution networks.

• Method: Evaluating its impact through digital twin analysis.

GCC-SYNERGY – NetZeroCities Mission Cities Program

• Objective: Contributing to Izmir's zero-carbon goals.

• Scope: Developing city-scale energy transition projects.

Unified Communication Network for Electricity and Gas Distribution

• Objective: Enabling efficient data communication in distribution grids using NB-IoT and LoRa technologies.

• Scope: Integrating with SCADA, AMI, and power quality monitoring systems.

Transformer Theft Prevention System

• Objective: Preventing transformer theft using smart sensors and communication systems.

• Technology: NB-IoT and LoRa-based security systems.

GDZ Electricity Distribution continues to collaborate with local and international stakeholders to develop sustainable and smart solutions for the energy sector.