Renewable Energy Development In Turkey And Its Potential To Help Combat Climate Change

UYANIK, Sırrı | UÇKUN ÖZKAN, Ayşegül

Primary energy consumption is increasing day by day due to Turkey's growing population, rapid urbanization and rapid economic growth. A large part of the energy need is provided from fossil fuels. This causes approximately 73% of Turkey's total energy consumption to be met through imports. In this respect, renewable energy is very important for a country like Turkey that meets its energy needs generally with imported fossil energy sources, and therefore, its dependence on foreign energy reaches serious dimensions. Therefore, Turkey should determine a low-carbon and climate-compatible developme ...Daha fazlası