Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ASHRAE Winter Conference, 2026, Georgia, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 31 Ocak - 04 Şubat 2026, cilt.132, ss.740-750, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Transmission and distribution losses pose critical bottlenecks for the efficiency and sustainability of national electricity systems, particularly in rapidly developing economies. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of network losses over a thirty-year period (1993–2022) in Turkiye and examines the role of smart grid integration in reducing these losses and modernizing the country's electricity infrastructure. While previous studies have focused mostly on isolated technical improvements, this study distinguishes itself by evaluating the long-term national impact of smart grid applications, which include electricity production, consumption, and loss rates. The study examines both technical and commercial loss categories and identifies underlying causes ranging from equipment obsolescence and climatic effects to illegal electricity use and infrastructure inadequacies. Using national statistics and international comparisons, Turkiye has significantly reduced its grid losses-from over 19% in the early 2000s to 9.1% by 2022-a reduction achieved primarily through targeted modernization strategies and the gradual integration of smart technologies. The key smart grid components analysed in this study include advanced metering infrastructure, distributed generation, demand response systems, and real-time fault detection. The findings demonstrate how these technologies enable more efficient monitoring, load balancing, and energy distribution, ultimately minimizing losses and supporting renewable energy integration. By comparing Turkiye's performance with that of developed and developing countries, this study offers insights into how middle-income economies can progress toward low-carbon, digitally controlled energy systems. The uniqueness of this study lies in its holistic approach, which evaluates the reduction in grid losses not as a short-term technical solution but as a long-term outcome of smart grid transformation. The study highlights the strategic role of data-driven planning, automation, and digital communication networks in reshaping grid performance. Additionally, it offers policy and infrastructure recommendations tailored to Turkiye's conditions but adaptable and applicable to similar economies undergoing energy transformation.