Electricity transmission activities are only conducted by the Turkish Electricity Transmission Co. Inc. Taking over all transmission facilities owned by the public, developing transmission investment plans for the proposed new transmission facilities, and building and operating new transmission facilities count as the duties of the Turkish Electricity Transmission Co. Inc.
Turkish Electricity Transmission Co. Inc. also prepares, revises and inspects the transmission, connection and use of system tariffs that are subject to the EMRA approval and performs load dispatch and frequency control, carries out substitution and capacity expansion activities in the transmission system, monitors real-time system reliability, identifies the ancillary services required for ensuring the supply of electricity.
Turkish Electricity Transmission Co., Inc. engages in international interconnection activities in line with the decision of the MENR and provides non-discriminatory transmission and connection services to all system users, including eligible consumers connected and/or due to be connected to the transmission system, in accordance with provisions of the grid code and transmission license.
The development and implementation of an infrastructure required for implementing new trade methods and sales channels in line with the EMRA decisions and market developments are executed by the Turkish Electricity Transmission Co. Inc.
Turkish Electricity Transmission Co. Inc. prepares a generation capacity projection based on demand forecasts prepared by the distribution companies within the framework of the applicable regulations and submits it for EMRA approval. In addition to the transmission grid, the establishment of private direct transmission lines in conformity with the standards applicable for the national transmission grid between legal entities engaging in electricity generation activity and their customers and/or their affiliates within the scope of their licenses, and/or eligible consumers is possible under a control agreement between the Turkish Electricity Transmission Co. Inc. and generation companies. Turkish Electricity Transmission Co. Inc. may realize the installation and operation of the international interconnection lines beyond the national borders and/or may incorporate international companies for this purpose and/or acquire shares in incorporated international companies and participate in organizations related to the operation of regional markets.
