Overcoming problems in Turkey's renewable energy policy: How can EU contribute?


Sirin S. M., Ege A.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS, vol.16, no.7, pp.4917-4926, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.rser.2012.03.067
  • Journal Name: RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.4917-4926
  • Keywords: Turkey, EU, Renewable energy, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, LESSONS, SYSTEMS
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Fossil fuels cover most of the energy demand in the world, and this creates significant social, economic and environmental problems. Many countries have taken measures to increase the share of renewable energy sources (RES), especially in electricity generation, and the review of literature shows that the success of a country in RES diffusion depends on a comprehensive renewable energy policy which combines political commitment with stable and long-term support measures that stimulate technological innovation. As the largest economy in the world, EU has also taken steps to increase RES usage in electricity generation in member states. Similar to other developing countries, Turkey is learning lessons from EU experiences regarding RES policies, and Turkey is also reforming its legal framework in line with acquis communautaire as a candidate country. As a result, EU has a multiway impact on Turkey's renewable energy policy. An overview of Turkey's renewable energy policy showed that EU has significantly contributed to Turkey in shaping its renewable energy policy, and Turkey should increase cooperation with EU in order to utilize its renewable energy potential. (c) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.