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Aydem Perakende and Gediz Perakende, the electricity retail arms of Aydem Energy, held the second “Innovative Ideas Camp” on December 12 in collaboration with and hosted by Pamukkale University.

The event, organized with involvement from university students nationwide, received applications from 19 universities featuring a total of 69 projects focused on Energy Systems, IoT Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Cities, and E-Mobility. Following the initial evaluation stage, 20 projects were short-listed, and these were further developed with mentors throughout the camp. The jury members assessed the projects based on criteria such as purpose, significance, originality, added value, and practicality. The first three successful projects received awards.

The winning team, Energy Guardians from Süleyman Demirel University, created an AI-assisted monitoring system to proactively identify issues in power transformers. Developed by Nazım Can Öztürk and Nida Ayça Yavuz, this project seeks to avert power failures and prolong transformer lifespan by identifying insulation issues in transformers at an early phase. The system consistently tracks the temperature and pressure readings of transformers via sensors to identify and recognize unusual conditions.

The second place, Team DUCK from Pamukkale University, developed a system that evaluates energy usage patterns and assists people in conserving energy. Developed by Enes Gürbüz and Mehmet Furkan Kesgin, the project provides energy consumption profiles of devices used in homes and businesses and offers savings suggestions to users. The system evaluates the energy consumption of various devices using AI-driven algorithms and motivates users to embrace energy-efficient habits.

In the third place, Team InoTech from Pamukkale University developed a monitoring system called PipeWatch to identify issues in sewage infrastructure. Created by Yiğit Turgut Argıtlı and İlteriş Aykol, this project consistently observes sewage systems using intelligent sensors and solar power assistance. This system identifies sudden changes in water level and potential blockages in advance, thereby minimizing environmental hazards and enhancing infrastructure management efficiency for urban areas. The system is designed to safeguard public health and lower maintenance expenses by avoiding floods. Furthermore, it assists local governments in planning infrastructure investments through data analysis.

Inspiring Solutions for the Future

Regarding the event they hosted in accordance with Aydem Energy’s sustainability vision, “Creating a sustainable future in the energy sector relies not just on innovative technologies but also on investing in human resources to advance these technologies”, said Mustafa İren, General Manager of Aydem Retail and Gediz Retail. “As Aydem Retail and Gediz Retail, we foster the innovative concepts of the youth and motivate them to enhance their commitment to learning and their collaborative spirit. Our goal is to drive a significant change in our sector by leading groundbreaking initiatives aligned with Net Zero Emission Goal of Türkiye. We understand that the secret to significant transformations lies in collaborating and creating as a team.” İren expressed their joy in backing creative projects and leading the advancements of innovations that will offer environmental and social advantages, adding that they intend to hold similar events in the future.