Renewable and sustainable energy use in Turkey: a review |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency (Hunan University) of Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, PR China;2. College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China;3. Andlinger Center of Energy and the Environment, Princeton University; Princeton, NJ 08544, USA;4. School of Architecture, Princeton University; Princeton, NJ 08544, USA;1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Polytechnic, Jhajjar 124103, India;2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, International Institute of Technology and Management, Murthal 13103, India;3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra 136119, India;4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India |
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| Abstract: | Turkey is an energy importing nation with more than half of our energy requirements met by imported fuels. Air pollution is becoming a significant environmental concern in the country. In this regard, renewable energy resources are becoming attractive for sustainable energy development and environmental pollution mitigation in Turkey. Turkey's geographical location has several advantages for extensive use of most of these renewable energy sources. Because of this and our limited fossil fuel resources, a gradual shift from fossil fuels to renewables seems to be a serious alternative for Turkey's energy future. This article presents a review of the present energy situation and assesses sustainability, technical, and economical potential of renewable energy sources, and future policies for the energy sector in Turkey. Throughout the paper, problems relating to renewable energy sources, environment, and sustainable development are discussed for both current and future energy investments. The renewable energy potential of the country and its present status are evaluated. |
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