Overview
ADVEC provides high-quality, comprehensive services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients across all project stages. Acting as an owner’s consultant, ADVEC supports clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, tendering processes, conceptual design development, design review and validation, as well as on-site supervision and commissioning oversight to ensure successful project delivery.
In addition, ADVEC operates as a fully capable engineering partner, delivering detailed technical designs and specialized engineering studies. This dual capability enables the company to offer both strategic guidance and in-depth technical expertise, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with the highest industry standards.
Microgrid Service
Building on its extensive expertise and proven track record in the field, ADVEC delivers consultations and engineering services for microgrid projects across all development stages. These services encompass techno-economic feasibility studies, support during the tendering process, detailed design and engineering, project execution, as well as testing and commissioning, ensuring reliable and efficient system performance from concept through to operation.
Our Expertise
Techno-Economic Feasibility Study
ADVEC delivers specialized techno-economic studies for microgrids, combining technical analysis and financial modeling to evaluate system designs, energy resources, and investment scenarios, enabling clients to make efficient, cost-effective, data-driven decisions early in their projects.
Protection Relays Coordination
ADVEC delivers expert protection relay coordination for microgrids, designing schemes that minimize downtime, prevent equipment damage, and enhance system stability. Our approach ensures all protective devices operate seamlessly for optimal fault detection and rapid response.
Power System Studies
ADVEC delivers comprehensive power system studies for microgrids, covering load flow, short-circuit, power quality, dynamic stability, and electromagnetic transient analyses. We also perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing using Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) to validate system performance under realistic conditions.
Interlocking Logic and Control Philosophy
ADVEC develops customized interlocking and control philosophies for microgrids, defining clear strategies and logic to ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated operation. This enables seamless interaction between generation, storage, and loads, enhancing reliability, protecting equipment, and optimizing overall system performance.
Generation Expansion and Power System Planning.
ADVEC provides detailed design and optimal sizing for microgrid systems, analyzing load demands, energy resources, and operational scenarios to create efficient, reliable, and cost-effective configurations. Our sizing covers all key components, including PV systems, BESS, diesel generators, cables, transformers, OHTLs, and earthing systems.
Power System Studies Services
Trusted Expertise Across Industries
ADVEC provides a comprehensive suite of power system studies for a wide range of applications, including energy projects, utilities, infrastructure, and industrial facilities. Our studies ensure the reliable, efficient, and safe operation of electrical networks, as well as secure and standards-compliant interconnection between generation sources, loads, and the grid. By evaluating system performance under various conditions such as load flow, short-circuit, power quality, and stability scenarios, ADVEC helps optimize network performance, enhance safety, and reduce operational risks, giving clients confidence in both the design and operation of their power systems.
Our Expertise
Grid Code Compliance and Grid Impact Studies
ADVEC provides expert services in grid code compliance and grid impact studies to ensure that generation and distribution systems meet all regulatory and technical requirements. By analyzing how new projects interact with existing electrical grids, ADVEC assesses potential impacts on voltage, frequency, stability, and power quality.
RMS Studies
ADVEC offers RMS (Root Mean Square) electrical studies to evaluate the steady-state performance of power systems under normal and contingency conditions. These studies cover analyses such as load flow, short-circuit, voltage stability, and equipment loading, helping to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical networks.
Power Quality Studies
ADVEC provides comprehensive power quality studies to ensure stable and reliable operation of electrical systems. By analyzing voltage fluctuations, harmonics, flicker, and other disturbances, ADVEC identifies potential issues that can affect equipment performance and system efficiency.
Protection Relays Coordination and Arc Flash Studies
ADVEC provides expert services in protection relay coordination and arc flash studies to enhance the safety and reliability of electrical systems. Protection relay coordination ensures that all protective devices operate in a timely and coordinated manner to isolate faults while minimizing system disruption. Arc flash studies evaluate potential electrical hazards, determining incident energy levels and safe working distances to protect personnel and equipment. Together, these studies help clients implement robust protection schemes, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain secure, reliable operation of their power networks.
Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies
We perform detailed EMT simulations using PSCAD to analyze fast transient phenomena such as switching operations, lightning surges, ferro resonance, and protection interactions. These studies ensure insulation coordination, equipment protection, and system resilience. EMT studies include insulation coordination, control system interactions, sub synchronous resonance effects, and other fast transient phenomena, enabling a comprehensive assessment of equipment stress, system stability, and protection performance under extreme operating conditions.
Hardware in the Loop (HIL) using RTD
ADVEC conducts Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing using Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) to validate the performance of protection, control, and automation systems in realistic operating conditions. This approach allows physical devices to interact with a simulated power system, enabling thorough testing of system responses, control strategies, and fault handling before actual deployment, thereby reducing risks and ensuring reliable and secure operation
Dynamic Studies
ADVEC delivers dynamic power system studies to evaluate how electrical networks respond to changing operating conditions and disturbances over time. These studies assess system stability, transient behavior, and control performance, helping to identify potential risks such as voltage or frequency instability.
Lightning Risk Assessment
ADVEC provides advanced lightning risk assessment services to evaluate and mitigate the impact of lightning strikes on electrical and infrastructure systems. Using probabilistic risk models, transient overvoltage simulations, and system-specific analysis, we identify vulnerable components, assess insulation coordination, and optimize the placement of surge protection devices and shielding systems.
Earthing Calculation
ADVEC performs detailed earthing calculations to ensure safe and reliable grounding of electrical systems. Our approach minimizes step and touch voltages, protects equipment, and ensures compliance with international safety standards.
Cable Ampacity using CYMCAP
ADVEC calculates cable ampacity using CYMCAP software to ensure safe and efficient operation. Our analysis considers thermal conditions, load profiles, and installation parameters for optimal cable sizing and performance.
Tools Used in Power System Studies Services
ADVEC provides precise, data-driven insights for every project.
Operational reliability
Regulatory compliance
Long-term system stability
Energy Modelling Service
Optimizing Performance with Precision
ADVEC provides advanced analytical support for planning, developing, and optimizing power systems and energy projects from both technical and economic perspectives. ADVEC delivers comprehensive techno-economic studies and power system planning services using PLEXOS platform to support governments, utilities, developers, and investors in making informed decisions related to generation expansion, network development, and energy transition strategies. Our studies combine detailed power system simulations with economic evaluation to achieve reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions.
What We Deliver
Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies
We perform integrated technical and economic assessments for energy projects, evaluating capital costs, operating costs, energy yield, losses, and financial indicators such as NPV, IRR, and payback period to support investment decisions.
Policy and Energy Transition Studies
We support energy transition planning through scenario-based studies evaluating renewable integration, carbon reduction pathways, and the impact of regulatory and market mechanisms.
Energy Yield and Production Modelling
We model energy production for renewable and conventional power plants using detailed resource assessment and performance simulations to estimate annual energy yield and project revenues.
Network Development and Reinforcement Studies
We assess transmission and distribution network development needs, identifying bottlenecks, reinforcement requirements, and optimal investment strategies to maintain system reliability and security.
Economic Dispatch and Operation Optimization
We analyze optimal generation dispatch, unit commitment, and operating strategies to minimize system operating costs while maintaining security and regulatory compliance.
Generation Expansion and Power System Planning.
We develop long-term power system planning studies to assess future generation mix, network reinforcements, and capacity expansion scenarios based on load growth, fuel prices, and policy targets.
Energy Modelling Service Values
Lower operating costs
Higher Efficiency
Certified Sustainability
Superior Comfort
PV System Design Service
Comprehensive Solar Solutions
PV System Design Services provide comprehensive engineering solutions for the design, and optimization of photovoltaic power plants at utility-scale, commercial, and industrial levels. ADVEC delivers full-scope PV system design services to ensure technically sound, efficient, and bankable solar projects that comply with international standards, and best engineering practices. Our designs aim to maximize energy yield, ensure system reliability, and optimize project lifecycle performance.
What We Deliver
Earthing System Design
ADVEC delivers comprehensive earthing system design services to ensure the safety, reliability, and proper operation of electrical installations. Our designs address grounding for equipment, structures, and personnel protection, while minimizing touch and step voltages and ensuring compliance with international standards. By combining detailed soil analysis, system modeling, and fault current calculations, ADVEC develops earthing solutions that enhance system performance, reduce risks, and safeguard both people and assets.
System Design
ADVEC offers complete PV system design services for a variety of applications, including on-grid, off-grid, and water pumping solutions. Our services cover system sizing, component selection, layout design, and performance optimization to ensure maximum efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. By integrating advanced modeling and simulation tools, ADVEC delivers tailored solar energy solutions that meet client requirements, comply with industry standards, and support sustainable, long-term operation
Energy Yield and Performance Simulation
ADVEC provides specialized interconnection design services for PV projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and standards-compliant integration with the electrical grid. This includes designing connection points, protection schemes, control strategies, and coordination with existing network infrastructure. The design of interconnection facilities includes Cables, Transformers, Substation, Switchgear and OHTL
Electrical Protection and Grounding Design
We design protection systems, grounding, and lightning protection to ensure personnel safety, equipment protection, and compliance with IEC and IEEE standards.
Energy Yield and Performance Simulation
We perform detailed energy yield assessments using advanced simulation tools to estimate annual production, performance ratio, losses, and long-term degradation.
Power System Studies
We prepare fundamental and advanced power system studies including Short-circuit, Load flow, Reactive Power Capability, Power quality, ARC flash and Dynamic stability and EMT stability
Site Assessment and Layout Design
We perform detailed site assessments including topographical analysis, shading analysis, geotechnical constraints, and land utilization to develop optimized PV plant layouts.
PV System Design Service Values
ADVEC provides precise, data-driven insights for every project.
Optimized system performance
Safe and compliant designs
Long-term operational reliability
Efficient, future-ready solutions
Lightning Protection, Surge Protection Devices (SPD), and Earthing Systems (Petroleum sites)
Ensuring Safety and System Reliability
ADVEC provides complete lightning protection, surge protection device (SPD), and earthing system design for substations and industrial facilities. Our services ensure personnel safety, equipment protection, and compliance with international standards (IEC, IEEE), minimizing operational risks and system downtime.
Our Expertise
Lightning Protection Design
We design protection systems to safeguard substations and facilities from lightning strikes, including air terminals, down conductors, and grounding arrangements.
Surge Protection Device (SPD) Design
We select and design SPD systems to protect sensitive equipment and power systems from transient overvoltage caused by switching operations or lightning.
Earthing System Design
We design substation and industrial facilities earthing systems to ensure safe fault current dissipation, voltage stabilization, and personnel protection.
Protection Coordination Service Value
ADVEC provides precise, data-driven insights for every project.
Enhanced system security
Reduced outage risks
Efficient, optimized protection
Verified operational integrity
Substation Design Service
Building the Backbone of Power Systems
High Voltage Substation Design covers the complete engineering of substations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power transmission and distribution. ADVEC provides integrated primary, secondary, and system studies design in accordance with IEC and IEEE standards. Our designs ensure technical compliance, constructability, operational reliability, and long-term asset performance.
Our Expertise
Technical Specification Preparation
We prepare detailed technical specifications covering equipment, materials, and system requirements to support procurement and tendering processes.
Primary Design Submittals
We prepare complete primary design deliverables including General Layouts, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), cable raceway layouts, earthing layouts, and lightning protection designs.
Secondary and Control Design Submittals
We prepare detailed secondary design including protection and metering diagrams, AC and DC single line diagrams, CT/VT sizing verification, cable schedules, and termination lists.
Studies and Engineering Calculations
We perform detailed engineering studies and calculations including earthing design, lightning protection assessment, conductor sizing, battery sizing, and charger sizing to ensure system safety and reliability.
Procurement Submittals Review
We examine supplier submittals, datasheets, and drawings to confirm adherence to specifications, quality, and project requirements.
Substation Design Service Engineering Excellence
Load Flow Analysis
Standards & Best Practices Integration
Short Circuit Calculations
Cable & Conductor Sizing Studies
The Outcome
By combining technical expertise with global standards, we deliver substations that are:
Robust
Safe
Reliable
Future-ready
Over Head Transmission Lines design
ADVEC provides comprehensive engineering services for overhead transmission lines (OHTLs) up to 220kV and above, delivering safe, reliable, and efficient power transmission solutions. Our engineering designs adhere to international and local standards, including IEC, IEEE, ASTM, ITU-T, BS, DIN, and Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) requirements, ensuring technical compliance, constructability, and optimized long-term asset performance.
What We Deliver
Protection, Control, and Telecommunication Engineering
We design line protection schemes, fault detection strategies, and control logic integrated with substation systems. Our relay coordination and control philosophies enable rapid fault response and system stability. We also provide engineering specifications for OPGW (24 fibers, ITU-T G.652D) to support communication, protection signaling, and remote monitoring.
Structural and Electrical Design Engineering
Our engineering team develops detailed designs for steel lattice towers, foundations, conductors, insulators, and fittings, focusing on mechanical integrity and electrical performance. We analyze loads from wind, ice, and conductor tension under normal, broken conductor, and stringing conditions, while optimizing electrical clearances and shield wire placement to ensure structural safety and regulatory compliance. Our designs specify hot-dip galvanized steel (St52/St37) for towers and composite silicone rubber insulators with creepage distances tailored to pollution levels.
Electrical Studies and Analytical Engineering
We perform load flow, short-circuit, surge, and corona studies to optimize line performance. Using PLS-CAD, we conduct precise sag and tension calculations to model conductor behavior under diverse environmental conditions. We determine conductor sizing, spacing, and tower configurations to maximize reliability and efficiency. For integrated telecommunication systems, we perform OPGW thermal rating and short-circuit capability analysis.
Route Planning and Conceptual Engineering
We perform optimal route selection, preliminary tower spotting, alignment studies, and corridor analyses—evaluating topography, land use, and environmental constraints. We deliver early-stage single-line diagrams and conceptual layouts to confirm feasibility, clearances, and alignment with project requirements.
Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
We provide engineering services for soil investigation, reinforced concrete foundation design, and surface protection against aggressive soil conditions. We design tower earthing systems to achieve maximum resistance values of 10Ω (for soil resistivity ≤300Ωm) or 30Ω (for >300Ωm) , ensuring personnel safety and lightning protection.
Quality Assurance and Technical Advisory
We develop quality surveillance programs and testing protocols for materials and equipment. Our engineering support includes type, routine, and sample test specifications, ensuring compliance with international standards and client requirements.