Energy is an essential input in the production phase and a vital consumer good in the consumption phase. Fossil fuels, which have been used in energy production for centuries, cause some concerns as they cause environmental deformation. In addition, since fossil fuels are not distributed homogeneously to all parts of the world, it causes a conflict of interest between countries. Because the supply supplier countries from which fossil fuels are extracted exert political, political, and economic pressure on other countries that need these fuels, at this point, all countries, especially developed countries, have turned their attention to renewable resources in recent years.
Countries that cannot provide the necessary energy from domestic sources to meet the country's needs become largely foreign-dependent in this area. Therefore, complete independence in energy cannot be achieved in these countries. Unfortunately, one of the countries that cannot achieve complete independence in energy is Turkey.
Today, Turkey exhibits a highly foreign-dependent structure in energy. The way out of this situation is to reveal the energy dynamics within the country. Turkey is geographically in a position where renewable energy resources can be used effectively. Turkey is advantageous regarding sunshine duration, wind speed, and hydroelectric potential. In this context, Turkey needs to use its renewable energy potential as soon as possible to combat climate crises and have energy independence against geopolitical crises.
Assist. Prof. Başak ÖZARSLAN DOĞAN
