Huawei introduced its Smart Distribution Solution, which it developed to increase the security and efficiency of electricity distribution networks in Turkey, at the Digital Trends in Electricity Distribution Summit held in Istanbul. This solution is also seen as an important step according to the National Energy Plan, which works to achieve Turkey’s net zero emissions target by 2053.
Turkey’s strategic location at the intersection of Europe and Asia offers significant opportunities for the development of new energy sources such as wind and solar. Turkey reached a milestone in terms of sustainability in energy use on February 12, 2024, and managed to meet 60 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources.
TEDAŞ Deputy General Manager Zübeyir Çalışan made the following statements in the opening speech of the summit: “As stated in the 12th Development Plan, our digital state goals are our greatest guide. Within the framework of the Energy Efficiency 2030 Strategy and the 2nd National Energy Efficiency Action Plan of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, projects supporting energy efficiency such as increasing energy efficiency in general lighting, electricity transmission and distribution activities and ensuring the widespread use of smart meters have been targeted. As TEDAŞ, we have started our work rapidly by preparing our action plans in line with climate change, energy supply security and the European Green Deal in order to achieve these goals.
Elder Business Development and R&D Coordinator İlkem Alpay stated the following in his speech: “We will soon witness faster and more comprehensive transformations to meet the increasing electricity demand in a sustainable and reliable manner. Efficiency will not only be a goal, but will also find a place in our lives as an understanding that guides our daily practices. We are the backbone of this transformation process. We, who operate electricity distribution networks, must be pioneers in adopting innovation and new technologies with the determination of electrification. Our distribution companies, which manage a huge network throughout the country and do the only job that touches all citizens, can only take the distribution services of the quality and continuity expected from them to an even better point with innovation and technology support.”
“Huawei has established a special business unit for the electric power industry. We are committed to deeply understanding our customers’ business scenarios, solving their problems, creating value, and investing in this industry for the long term, for decades,” said Jason Li, President of Global Marketing and Solutions at Huawei Electric Power Digitalization Business Unit, in his opening speech.
Electricity distribution networks are positioned as the final stage that delivers electricity from substations to homes, businesses, and industries. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s electricity report for 2024, most of the world’s power outages are caused by distribution problems, which could represent 80 percent of total customer service outages. Increasing electricity demand and renewable energy use are creating uncertainties for the electricity grid in Turkey. For this reason, the Electricity Distribution Services Association (ELDER) has developed a ‘Smart Grid Roadmap’ that outlines the smart grid systems that all of its members should adopt. Li Shenglei, Technical Director of SGCC Shaanxi IT and R&D Center, also shared the digitalization approaches, challenges, and progress made in China’s electricity sector.
To overcome all these challenges, Huawei has announced smart distribution solutions with the following features.
Reducing Line Losses: Line losses in power networks can be a significant problem, especially in large and diverse geographical areas such as Turkey. Huawei’s High Power Line Carrier (HPLC) technology provides fast and secure data access with up to 99.9 percent reliability. This technology minimizes line losses and improves network efficiency.
Improving Power Supply Reliability: Power outages and power supply disruptions are among the most important challenges faced by power distribution networks. Huawei’s Fiber and Wireless Backhaul Networks secure data flow in power distribution systems, greatly improving network reliability. The developed intelligent analysis solutions also quickly detect and repair faults in emergency situations.
New Energy Management: The integration of renewable energy sources such as solar energy and electric vehicles into distribution networks is also of great importance. Huawei’s ‘One Device’ approach provides a hardware-based 5-in-1 platform designed to meet new energy service requirements. This platform enables the separation of software and hardware, enabling flexible and secure delivery of energy services.
Increasing Operational Efficiency: Effective management of power distribution networks depends not only on technology but also on optimizing operational processes. Huawei’s ‘One Platform’ solution optimizes operational processes with a geo-redundant 3DC disaster recovery solution and private cloud system. This solution enables IT/OT data integration, making network management more secure and efficient.
