Alternative energy
Turkish solar power production sees near triple boost
Turkish solar power production increased by 175 percent to 2.8 million megawatt-hours in 2017 compared to the previous year, according to Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority's (EMRA) data.
Turkey's geothermal target for 2030 quadruples
Turkey has already superseded its 2023 target for installed geothermal capacity, prompting an upward revision of the 2030 target to 4,000 megawatts (MW), General Directorate of Renewable Energy (YEGM) head Oğuz Can said on April 11.
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Top Turkish tomato exporter looks to hot springs to lead world market
Turkey’s largest tomato exporter hopes to further exploit boiling subterranean geothermal waters in order to become the world’s leading exporter.
Air pollution throws shade on India's solar success
Air pollution is diminishing India's capacity to harness power from the sun, experts say, undermining billions being invested in renewables as the energy-hungry giant emerges as a solar superpower.
New research has found the smog and dust that sickens millions across India every year is also sapping solar power generation by more than 25 percent, far beyond levels previously thought.
Sun sets on nuclear as solar capacity catches up with atomic power
Solar photovoltaic capacity (PV) will soon match and even overtake nuclear energy’s global capacity, according to new US research. High demand means PV could even become the globe’s dominant energy source by 2050.
China has Put into Operation the World's Largest Floating Solar Power Plant
Chinese power company Sungrow Power Supply put into operation on the territory of Huainan, in the eastern province of Anhui, the world's largest floating solar power plant. This was announced by China Daily newspaper, quoted by TASS.
Zorlu Energy to build solar power plants in Palestine
Turkey's Zorlu Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Palestine's electricity distribution company JDECO for the construction and operation of solar power plants to provide electricity to Palestine, the company announced on July 19.
EBRD to finance geothermal exploration in Turkey
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has mobilized a 5 million euros of loan from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) for the early stage development of the Prosin-Dikili geothermal power plant near the coastal town of Dikili in the western Turkish province of İzmir, EBRD has said.
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Turkey to produce 'made in Turkey' geothermal equipment
The newly-inaugurated OrmaTurk company in the Aegean coastal city of İzmir will bring geothermal plant equipment know-how to Turkey's geothermal industry, the U.S.-based parent company's chief executive said on May 23.
Story of sun to be on shelves
"The Mysterious Garden of the Sun," a new book by Çetin Göksu, a solar architect, solar city planner and a retired associate professor of the Middle East Technical University, depicts the romantic and witty story of the sun, as well as provides insightful information on global warming.
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