Investments in alternative sources in energy, which is among the sectors of strategic importance for the Turkish economy, are increasing rapidly with the contribution of state supports. Turkey, which has a high solar energy potential with the advantages offered by its geographical location, has risen to 14th place in the world and 7th in Europe with investments in this field.
Making an assessment of the developments in the sector in recent years, Bursa Tek Energy Chairman of the Board İbrahim Şahintaş said, “Solar Power Plants (GES) have become the favorite of companies and homeowners who want to convert the excess energy they produce into investment. Solar energy investors start to make profits in as little as 5 years. In addition to its ease of installation and use, SPP investments, which are at the forefront with their environmentalist aspect, will continue to increase rapidly. Our country’s solar energy installed power, which is 5.9 gigawatts by the end of 2019, is expected to increase to 15.1 gigawatts in 2024. said.
The State Provides Energy Purchase Guarantee for 10 Years
İbrahim Şahintaş stated that efficient electricity consumption has also become an investment tool thanks to the SPP systems that generate electricity from solar energy, and said, “Our state gives a 10-year purchase guarantee to those who set up the SPP system for the excess energy they produce. Those who install a GES system for their homes or workplaces can get rid of the electricity bill and benefit from the purchase guarantee provided over the electricity distribution costs.” he said.
The Only Company with TSE Certificate in Solar Energy Systems
Drawing attention to the great interest of GES systems both in Bursa and throughout the country, İbrahim Şahintaş said that their company is the only TSE certified company in Turkey in this field. Stating that the panels installed by Bursa Tek Energy were tested at a weight of 356 kilograms by calculating snow, altitude and wind load, Şahintaş said, “We successfully passed all the tests under these difficult conditions. These tests are carried out by TSE every year. In this sense, we became the first company in Turkey with the document we received. We also installed a 100 kW SPP on the roof of our own building. We receive high demand for SPP investment. Our individual and corporate visitors with investment plans can examine the system on site. Our visitors can also closely examine how the assemblies in different systems are made with the modeling we made at the entrance of our company.” used his statements.
Solar Energy Will Close Turkey’s Energy Gap
Emphasizing that the energy sector has a significant share in Turkey’s current account deficit, İbrahim Şahintaş said, “With renewable energy, our need for energy resources that are harmful to the environment and make our country dependent on foreign sources will decrease. Our state invests heavily in Hydroelectric Power Plants (HEPP). On the other hand, it is trying to get the private sector to invest in SPPs. Our need for natural gas and coal will gradually decrease when daytime production can be fully achieved from solar energy and nighttime generation from HEPPs. I believe that the heating and cooling systems of the houses will be provided with SPPs in the near future. With all these efforts, our increasing energy needs will be met and a radical solution will be produced in the near future for our deficit in this regard.” he said.
