With its clean energy projects carried out in recent years, Turkey creates positive effects not only for the energy sector, but also in the fields of economy, employment and technology. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Yıldırım and IGU Continuing Education Center Advisory Board Member Ahmet Emre Cengiz evaluated Turkey's investments in the future with clean energy projects.
“99.5% of the renewable energy increase was caused by solar energy projects”
Turkiye continues to make a name for itself with its clean energy projects and sustainability efforts. Drawing attention to the strategic importance of solar energy in financial and economic terms, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Yıldırım: "99.5 percent of the 2858 megawatts of renewable energy increase recorded in 2023 was due to solar energy projects. This is not only a step in terms of diversifying Turkiye's energy portfolio, but also makes a strong contribution to its economic growth. Solar energy projects not only provide environmental advantages, but also provide dynamism to local economies and create employment opportunities. Businessman Ahmet Emre Cengiz, on the other hand, said," In addition to increasing our energy security, these projects also play an active role in the fight against climate change. It serves as an important bridge in reducing Turkiye's dependence on energy imports, ensuring its economic independence and building a sustainable future."
"The use of solar energy projects on household and workplace roofs is a way to ensure energy independence at the individual and institutional level"
The Energy Market Regulatory Authority's report shows that Turkiye's transformation in the energy sector has made a significant contribution to achieving the country's sustainability development goals, both economically and environmentally. Stating that these projects have a strategic importance in ensuring Turkiye's energy independence, Cengiz also added the following, "Turkiye has the potential to become an exemplary country at the international level with the steps it has taken in this field. In addition, the use of solar energy projects on the roofs of households and workplaces is not only a way to meet some of the energy needs, but also to ensure energy independence at the individual and institutional level. This practice not only reduces the energy costs of individuals and businesses, but also promotes environmental sustainability. Thus, each individual and business contributes to the energy transformation with the potential to produce their own energy." Stating that solar energy projects pioneer technological developments as well as economic growth, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Yıldırım: "The increase in domestic production and R&D studies positively affects employment in the sector and contributes to the country's economy. This transformation in Turkiye's energy sector offers an important opportunity not only for energy security and clean environment, but also for economic development and technological progress."
