The Story of Enerjisa: Advancing the Energy Sector Through Continual Innovation

As the leading electricity company in Türkiye, Enerjisa continues to be at the forefront of innovation. Learn how their partnership with Plug and Play is shaping the future of the energy sector.

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Smart Cities
Vertical
2022
Year They Joined the Platform
33
Startup Introductions Made
3
Proof of Concepts (POCs)
Istanbul
Location

Advancing the Energy Sector Through Continual Innovation

In November 2022, Enerjisa partnered with Plug and Play to accelerate innovation. Through this partnership, Enerjisa gains valuable access to cutting-edge solutions by connecting with startups that align with their needs. This collaboration facilitates the exploration of novel ideas and advancements in the energy sector and empowers Enerjisa to shape the conversation actively.

The impact of this collaboration extends beyond mere introductions; it fuels Enerjisa's relentless pursuit of innovation, enabling them to drive meaningful transformations, embrace emerging technologies, and pave the way toward a smarter, greener energy future.

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Enerjisa Enerji's technological advancements and collaborative approach

Enerjisa Enerji harnesses technology by closely monitoring and embracing all technological advancements and trends. They employ cutting-edge technology in their business processes and projects while researching renewable energy resources, electric vehicles, microgrids and storage systems, internet of things (IoT) tech, information and communication technologies, artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity technologies. Their ultimate goal is to create a bright and sustainable future.

In the face of a rapidly changing environment, Enerjisa Enerji recognizes the importance of innovation in preparing for the "New Energy World." They continuously enhance their processes to remain competitive. As a sector leader, Enerjisa Enerji prioritizes R&D projects focusing on operational efficiency, technological advancements required by the new energy landscape, and occupational health and safety. Their strategic framework revolves around customer-centric solar solutions, energy efficiency, energy from waste, e-mobility, storage, and decarbonization.

Through their collaboration with Plug and Play, Enerjisa Enerji is dedicated to tackling various challenges and pain points. These include addressing resource limitations, and time constraints, aligning innovation with business objectives, and striking a balance between stability and change. Enerjisa also aims to accomplish a range of objectives, such as gaining access to cutting-edge solutions in order to provide sustainable and innovative customer options. Their strategic areas of focus encompass solar customer solutions, energy efficiency, energy from waste, e-mobility, storage, and decarbonization. Moreover, they actively participate in developing smart cities/grids and digital/blockchain solutions.

Tümay Solak
Innovation Lead, Enerjisa
As the anchor partner of the Smart Cities vertical at Enerjisa, our collaboration with Plug and Play led to the realization of eight Deal Flows. This journey allowed us to delve into global trends and closely examine innovative solutions from startups.
Consequently, we gained an international perspective, enabling us to seek solutions for Türkiye’s challenges from ventures abroad.
Through our Proof of Concept (PoC) endeavors, we discovered the potential of these solutions, significantly contributing to Türkiye's aspirations of becoming a Smart City pioneer."
Elif Gozen
Partner Success Manager, Plug and Play
"In the realm of energy in Türkiye, we take great pride in the partnership with Enerjisa, a pioneering member of our ecosystem. As the future of energy takes center stage on the global agenda, formulating a strategy in this domain extends beyond energy companies — it has become a priority for nations as well.
At Plug and Play, we stand as global leaders in the realm of new-generation energy. Operating in over 60 locations and collaborating with hundreds of stakeholders, we are actively engaged in shaping the future in diverse dimensions. The prospect of what we can collectively achieve with Enerjisa is a source of immense excitement for us. Together, we are poised to make significant strides toward a sustainable and innovative energy landscape."

Driving innovation and global expansion

The desire to access services related to developing technologies and trends in the energy vertical and to invest in newly established companies globally became significant factors in purchasing the service. Rapid access to innovative solutions and developments has heightened awareness and intensified determination to seek and actively support investable ventures on a global scale.

Since collaborating with Plug and Play, Enerjisa has had the invaluable opportunity to connect with 33 diverse startups. This engagement led to the initiation of pilot programs with five of these startups, and led to the successful finalization of three of these pilot projects. These outcomes demonstrate the tangible results and practical insights that emerged from our partnership. Additionally, we had the privilege of joining other partners in the Plug and Play Energy vertical, closely monitoring trends in mobility and sustainability.

Collaborating with Plug and Play

Partnering with startups offers organizations a multitude of benefits — these range from harnessing cutting-edge technology and innovative ideas to cultivating agile problem-solving approaches. Enerjisa is at the forefront of smart city innovation, driving it forward through its collaboration with Plug and Play.

rebase.energy

Case study: Developing an open and collaborative platform that combines cutting-edge AI technology with comprehensive data and digital tools.

Description: In a groundbreaking pilot project, they tackled a significant challenge in accurately predicting distributed power generation, mainly focusing on small-scale solar PV. With limited asset-level metering and evolving regulations in Türkiye, modeling these solar panels became increasingly complex. Driven by their commitment to excellence, we harnessed granular approaches and weather data to overcome this hurdle. The result? A higher precision in energy trading operations enables them to achieve unprecedented accuracy.

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Enline

Case study: Tackling a significant operational challenge in energy transmission line management by optimizing energy flow and reducing losses by implementing cutting-edge technology.

Description: This collaboration started in the Toar region and focuses on pilot projects to address technical issues caused by adverse weather conditions in a transmission line. Introducing Dynamic Line Writing, a groundbreaking AI and machine learning technology that optimizes energy flow, reducing losses and maximizing revenue. Enline's digital twin optimizes performance and provides visual monitoring for Enerjisa's energy grids, revolutionizing transmission line management despite weather challenges. With Enline's expertise and the power of Dynamic Line Writing, Enerjisa can transmit more energy, generating increased revenue. This collaboration showcases the potential of digital twins and advanced technologies in the energy sector, setting a new industry standard for enhanced transmission line management.

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OrxaGrid

Case study: Revolutionizing electricity grid networks with advanced sensor technology and cutting-edge analytics software.

Description: In a groundbreaking pilot project, their collaboration aimed to enhance real-time energy and asset monitoring within Enerjisa's extensive network. Their primary challenge was to achieve comprehensive analysis for operational improvements, addressing the issue of remotely located Transformers across multiple cities. By strategically deploying specialized sensors and leveraging our proprietary software for data insights, OrxaGrid transformed Enerjisa's approach to monitoring. With real-time data and predictive analytics, Enerjisa can proactively identify potential issues and take preventive measures before major disruptions occur.

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Timeline

11/2022 - Enerjisa & Plug and Play partnership begins
01/2023 - Signing ceremony & partnership announcement
02/2023 - First dealflow realized
04/2023 - Organized “Energy Efficiency” Focus Week under Smart Cities with the partnership of Enerjisa
06/2023 - Enerjisa participated in the Silicon Valley June Summit
05-08/2023 - Enerjisa finalized three PoCs with the startups, which were introduced to them via Focus Week and dealflows
11/2023 - Enerjisa participated in Plug and Play Türkiye Expo
11/2023 - Organized “Future of Work” Focus Week under Smart Cities with the partnership of Enerjisa
11/2023 - Eight dealflows were successfully finalized, with two originating from the SV team