Projects
Renewable Energy
Solar Energy :The EPDK has awarded no licenses to any solar power plant projects so far, and the regulatory framework has been absent. This delay was largely due to the commercial infeasibility of solar projects before the YEK Mechanism was introduced. Now that the feed-in tariffs are in place, the EPDK has determined a regulatory roadmap for solar power licensing.
Biomass Energy : There have been 76 biomass plant licenses granted by EPDK, with a total capacity of 441 MW. 147 MW of this capacity is in operation while 294 MW is under construction. The biomass sector lacks adequate regulatory framework. Especially for landfill gas, investors are dependent on municipal administrations since they hold the authority to control landfills. However, waste management problems of municipal administrations are expected to lead to development in the biomass sector. The YEK Mechanism introduced a feed-in tariff of $0.133 per kWh for biomass.
Geothermal Energy : Turkey is the richest country in Europe in terms of geothermal resources. The General Directorate of Electrical Power Resources Survey and Development Administration has said that the geothermal power capacity projection is 2,000 MW. EPDK has granted 38 licenses for a total capacity of 967 MW. 337 MW of this capacity is in operation while 630 MW is under construction. The new feed-in structure provides a $0.105 per kWh tariff for geothermal power plants.
Hydro Energy : Hydroelectric power plants are the leading recipient of renewable energy investments in Turkey. As of January 2015 there are 932 licenses entitled by the EPDK, with a total capacity of 37,349 MW. While approximately 21,978 MW of this capacity is in operation, 15,471 MW is under construction.
Wind Energy : There is a great deal of interest from private players to construct wind farms, but the main bottleneck in the licensing process has been limited transmission capacity.The current spot market prices and feed-in tariff amounts within the YEK Mechanism are evident. The feed-in tariff for wind power plants is $0.073 per kWh and this amount can only reach $0.11 cents with the addition of maximum local production premium. EPDK has granted 1040 applicant with 48.371 MW in which 2028. MW of this capacity is in operation.
Feed-in tariff for renewable sources
Energy Efficiency
Cogeneration : The simultaneous production of electricity and heat, both of which are used. The central and most fundamental principle of cogeneration is that, in order to maximise the many benefits that arise from it, systems should be based on the heat demand of the application. This can be an individual building, an industrial factory or a town/city served by district heat/cooling. Through the utilisation of the heat, the efficiency of a cogeneration plant can reach up to 90%.
Trigeneration : Trigeneration or combined cooling, heat and power (CCHP), is the process by which some of the heat produced by a cogeneration plant is used to generate chilled water for air conditioning or refrigeration. An absorption chiller is linked to the combined heat and power (CHP) to provide this functionality.
No Licence Requirements!
For increasing the efficiency on buildings and factories, the new regulation in EMRA;
The 6. Article in the Announcments in the Sept. 2014,
“The efficiency of whole system while generating electricity and thermal energy is more than 80%, no licence requirement for consumer on-site power generation”
According to latest regulations in regard to increase the efficiency of energy resources and energy use, real persons or legal entities are granted the right to generate their own electric powers.
Resource: http://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2014/09/20140918-8.htm
