Abstract
The utilization of renewable energy sources (RES) has become inevitable, not only due to the increasing scarcity of fossil fuels, but also to sustain life on Earth. Consequently, countries have started developing renewable energy policies individually and as part of global organizations and networks, such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the European Union (EU) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). Turkey is a developing OECD member country and in the accession process to the EU. Thus, the renewable energy policies should be aligned with those of the EU. Moreover, despite the substantial amount and wide range of RES, it is still in a position to import more than half of its energy demand. In the light of these facts, this study aims to analyze and compare the renewable energy policies in Turkey with those adopted worldwide to lay out possible solutions regarding its energy problems.
Highlights
Renewables, excluding large hydro, accounted for 9.1% of world electricity generation in 2014, up from 8.5% in 2013, with a corresponding increase of 17% in global investment ($270.2 billion invested in 2014 in renewable power and fuels excluding large hydro-electric projects) [1]
The “European Union—Turkey Progress Report 2013”, which was concluded as part of the EU accession policy, states that Turkey’s efforts mainly focus on the security of the internal energy market, renewable energy, energy efficiency and nuclear safety and radiation protection [45]
Governments and global organizations have adopted respective regulations to ensure the production and use of renewable energy and promote the respective new investments. In light of these developments, this study has been conducted to lay out the current situation of renewable energy use and policies around the world with the ultimate goal of making certain suggestions and pointing out possible solutions in this area
Summary
Renewables, excluding large hydro, accounted for 9.1% of world electricity generation in 2014, up from 8.5% in 2013, with a corresponding increase of 17% in global investment ($270.2 billion invested in 2014 in renewable power and fuels excluding large hydro-electric projects) [1]. They have become the fastest growing source of world energy with their share of electric power generation increasing from 10%–15% in 2010, while the fossil fuel sources grew 3% or 4% [2]. Included in the definition is energy generated from solar, wind, biofuels, geothermal, hydropower and ocean resources, and biofuels and hydrogen derived from renewable resources.”
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