R&D Center for Power Engineering, JSC

What R&D Center for Power Engineering, JSC does

Rosseti R&D Center (АО «Россети Научно-технический центр») is a 100%-owned subsidiary of PJSC Rosseti, Russia's state-controlled national electrical grid operator, and serves as the group's designated competence center for scientific, design, and engineering solutions across innovative power grid facilities. The company operates a full-cycle model — from basic research and feasibility studies through detailed engineering design, equipment testing and certification, pilot production of innovative equipment, and professional qualification assessment — covering substations of 110 kV and above, overhead and cable transmission lines, digital substations, and grid modernization. Its service portfolio is anchored by the 1964-established High-Voltage Equipment Testing Center (the largest such base in the Russian Federation), an accredited certification body (RA.RU.11 MB03), and an IEC 61850 testing partnership with DNV GL-ENERGY (KEMA). The company's revenue is generated primarily through contract-based engineering services, equipment qualification and certification (over 200 opinions annually), recurring R&D work, and pilot hardware sales, all directed principally at the Rosseti Group ecosystem, domestic equipment manufacturers, and executive authorities of Russian Federation territories.

Technically, the company combines a deep patent base (over 100 Russian patents and 60+ software certificates) with proprietary assets that include the world's longest DC high-temperature superconducting cable line in St. Petersburg (50 MW at 20 kV), modular converter devices for power quality improvement, IEC 61850-compliant digital substation solutions, and contributions to more than 150 GOST standards and 180+ Rosseti organizational standards. Three national innovative development projects of the Russian fuel and energy industries are run on-site. The organization is headquartered in Moscow, with engineering branches in Novosibirsk (SibNIIE) and Vladivostok, employs over 850 highly qualified specialists, and reports an annual turnover exceeding 3 billion rubles. Its GTM relies on institutional relationships within the Rosseti Group and event-driven visibility through Energoprom, CIGRE, Relay Protection conferences, and the Skolkovo-co-organized Energy Breakthrough competition.

Name

R&D Center for Power Engineering, JSC

Legal name

Акционерное общество «Россети Научно-технический центр»

Website

https://ntc-power.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rosseti R&D Center is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PJSC Rosseti providing full-cycle R&D, engineering design, equipment testing and certification, and innovative equipment production for Russia's national power grid sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Engineering R&D and Testing Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection, Control & Relaying (MV) Installation & Testing (EUAEACAL), I&C / Controls & Automation Commissioning (DCS/PLC/SCADA) (EUAEAJAD), Substations, Transformers & Grid Step-Up Facilities (EHV Substations, GSU Transformers) (EUAMAFAE), Reactive Power & Power Quality Equipment (Capacitor Banks, Reactors, STATCOM/SVC, Harmonic Filters) (IMAGAAAG), Distribution Network O&M (MV/LV Lines, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Power grid engineering
• High voltage testing
• Electrical equipment certification
• Energy R&D services
• Digital substation design

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Provides comprehensive engineering services including system design, feasibility studies, design of overhead and cable power transmission lines, substations with outdoor and indoor switchgears, and facilities using innovative equipment. Implementation of innovative projects.
2. Equipment Testing and Certification: Full range of services in qualification of electrical equipment, technologies, materials, and software/hardware systems. Verifies compliance with national and international standards. Develops regulatory and technical documents and company-specific standards. On average 20 units of electrical equipment are certified annually; over 200 equipment certification opinions issued annually.
3. Innovative Equipment Production: Development and pilot production of innovative power engineering equipment. Includes manufacturing of specialized equipment for power grids.
4. R&D and Innovation Services: Scientific research and development in the field of energy construction, development of innovative technologies and solutions. Supports implementation of national innovative development projects for the fuel and energy industries.
5. Professional Qualifications Assessment: Conducts independent professional examinations for assessment of energy sector employees' proficiency, including professional exams at multiple examination sites across Russia.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

R&D Center for Power Engineering, JSC provides scientific research, engineering design, testing, certification, and innovative equipment production for the Russian electric power sector. Core offerings include high-voltage equipment testing, IEC 61850 digital substation certification, power grid and substation design (over 75 substations 110 kV and above), R&D for innovative power engineering technologies (including HTS cables and modular converters), and independent professional qualification assessments for energy sector personnel. The company operates as the basic competence center of the Rosseti Group for innovative power grid facilities.

Product overview

The R&D Center for Power Engineering, JSC (Rosseti R&D Center) operates as an integrated services organization rather than a single product company, providing a portfolio of specialized engineering and technical services organized into three primary divisions: Innovative Technologies and Energy Efficiency, Design and Engineering, and Testing and Certification. Core service offerings include the Testing Center for High-Voltage Equipment (established 1964) for high-voltage and IEC 61850 digital substation element testing; Qualification Services for quality control and attestation of electrical equipment; and an Independent Qualification Assessment Center for professional examination of energy sector personnel. Supporting technology tools include the 3D Computer Simulator for 110 kV overhead line training and the ОЛИМПОКС training and examination system. The company's scientific and technical divisions are headquartered in Moscow with branch offices in Novosibirsk (SibNIIE) and Vladivostok.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Энергопрорыв (Energy Breakthrough): An industry-wide competition of innovative projects and developments in the electric power sector, co-organized by PJSC Rosseti and Skolkovo Foundation, aimed at introducing innovative solutions in the largest energy companies in Russia.
• Испытательный центр высоковольтной аппаратуры (High-Voltage Equipment Test Center)

Products and services

• Testing Center for High-Voltage Equipment Established in 1964, this is the largest research and experimental base for high-voltage equipment testing in the Russian Federation, conducting comprehensive testing of electrical equipment, materials, and digital substation elements. Performs approximately 300 tests of electrical equipment, fire-resistant materials, and special clothing annually. Serves equipment manufacturers and grid companies requiring certified testing.
• Qualification (Quality Control) Services Expert quality audit (qualification) services for equipment, materials, and systems used in the electric grid sector, carried out under agreement with PJSC Rosseti. The center issues over 200 equipment certification opinions annually.
• IEC 61850 Testing Services Testing of digital substation automation and protection systems for compliance with IEC 61850 standard, enabling integration of protection, control, measurement, and monitoring functions into a unified system. Cooperating with DNV GL-ENERGY (KEMA) since 2014.
• Power Grid and Substation Design and Engineering Comprehensive engineering services including system design, feasibility studies, design of overhead and cable power transmission lines, substations with outdoor and indoor switchgears, and facilities using innovative equipment. Over 75 substations 110 kV and above have been designed, from modernization to new construction.
• R&D and Innovative Technology Development Scientific research and development in the field of energy construction, development of innovative technologies and solutions. Supports implementation of 3 national innovative development projects for fuel and energy industries. Includes development of HTS cable technology and modular converter devices.
• Innovative Equipment Pilot Production Development and pilot production of innovative power engineering equipment, including manufacturing of specialized equipment for power grids such as HTS cables and modular converter devices.
• Independent Qualification Assessment Center Conducts independent professional qualification assessments for energy sector employees in accordance with Federal Law No. 238-FZ, covering areas such as relay protection and automation, substation equipment maintenance, overhead and cable line servicing, and diagnostic testing. Includes professional exams at multiple examination sites across Russia.

Quantifiable outcome

• HTS DC cable transmits 50 MW at 20 kV with significantly reduced cross-section vs traditional cables
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• DNV GL-ENERGY (KEMA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014Since 2014, Rosseti R&D Center cooperates with DNV GL-ENERGY (KEMA) in the field of equipment testing, verification and certification in accordance with the IEC 61850 standard. During cooperation, seven Russian enterprises have received UCAug Level A certificates for IEC 61850 compliance. Extensive work has been performed to adapt the IEC 61850 standard to Russian specifics.
• PJSC Rosseti (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Rosseti R&D Center is a 100% owned subsidiary of PJSC Rosseti, integrated into its structure as an affiliated entity. The Center serves as the basic competence center for the Rosseti Group in scientific, design, and engineering solutions for innovative power grid facilities. All major R&D and engineering services are directed toward the parent company and its subsidiaries.
• CIGRE (International Council on Large Electric Systems)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRosseti R&D Center is an active participant in Russian and international CIGRE committees, facilitating exchange of experience and scientific cooperation at international level. The National Research Committee 'Equipment for Trunk and Distribution Electrical Networks' is established and functions at the Center's premises. Russian National Committee holds a leading position in CIGRE by number of members and level of research.
• Skolkovo FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRosseti R&D Center and PJSC Rosseti jointly run the 'Energy Breakthrough' innovation competition with the Skolkovo Foundation since 2013. The competition helps Russian developers implement innovative solutions in the largest energy companies and implement pilot projects with PJSC Rosseti. Also co-organizes case championship events at the Center's venue.
• Russian Energy Agency (REA) of Ministry of EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Russian Energy Agency (REA) of the Ministry of Energy of Russia participates in joint events and scientific councils with Rosseti R&D Center, including the Scientific and Technical Council of PJSC Rosseti, contributing to technology policy development.
• Federal Customs Union / CIS Energy CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRosseti R&D Center participates in activities of the CIS Electrical Engineers Council (CIS EES) and publishes the RUM journal distributed to design, installation and power grid companies including CIS countries, supporting cross-border technical cooperation.
• Russian Academy of SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives of the Russian Academy of Sciences participate in joint scientific and technical events, including meetings of the Scientific and Technical Council of PJSC Rosseti, contributing to research collaboration in power engineering.
• Federation of Chess of RussiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSince 2017, the Botvinnik Chess Tournament organized by Rosseti R&D Center and Rosseti Group has been included in the calendar of events of the Chess Federation of Russia, providing industry visibility and brand recognition.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with energy sector services covering power equipment qualification, similar in scope to the Center's equipment testing and certification business.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major international testing, inspection, and certification body with significant energy and power equipment certification services that overlap with the Center's accredited certification body activities (RA.RU.11 MB03).
• Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI): U.S. electric utility R&D consortium performing grid R&D, standards development, and technology demonstration for the North American grid — analogous role to Rosseti R&D Center as a designated R&D competence center for its parent utility group.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC provider offering power equipment and grid testing/certification services that compete with the Center's accredited certification and testing scope for high-voltage equipment.

Emerging players

• Megger Group: Manufacturer of electrical test and measurement instruments for power utilities — overlaps with the Center's role as an accredited high-voltage equipment testing laboratory.
• OMICRON Electronics: Specialized vendor of testing, diagnostics, and protection solutions for power systems including IEC 61850 — directly adjacent to the Center's IEC 61850 testing and digital substation services.
• RTDS Technologies: Provider of real-time digital simulators for power system testing, relevant to the Center's high-voltage and digital substation testing capabilities and adjacent innovation portfolio.

Direct peers

• DNV (DNV GL-ENERGY / KEMA): DNV's energy division (formerly KEMA) is a global leader in power equipment testing, verification, and certification, including IEC 61850 compliance — the exact competency Rosseti R&D Center partners with it to deliver in Russia.
• CESI (Centro Elettrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano): Independent testing, certification, and engineering laboratory for power equipment and grids; closely comparable to Rosseti R&D Center's high-voltage testing, qualification, and grid engineering services.

Others

• Federal Grid Company R&D (historical FGC UES structure): Predecessor parent structure that hosted the original FGC UES R&D function (NTC FSK UES) before integration into PJSC Rosseti — useful historic reference rather than active commercial competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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