Düzce University Agricultural Waste Recycling Application and Research Centre (DÜTAGAM) organised the ‘International Zero Waste Day Panel’ on the occasion of World Zero Waste Day. In the event held at the Cumhuriyet Conference Hall of the University, environmental sustainability, recycling of agricultural wastes and the importance of circular economy were …
Read More »EU Farming Strategy emphasizes the role of solar…
February, 2025 SolarPower Europe welcomes the new Farming Strategy of the European Commission. For the first time, the EU recognises the role of solar PV in enhancing energy security, decarbonising the sector and supplementing farmers’ income. The European Commission published its ‘A Vision for Agriculture and Food’. This document presents …
Read More »Dr. Filiz Karaosmanoğlu: Let’s take a stand against climate change with clean energy technologies
Press release… The Sustainable Production and Consumption Association (SÜT-D) highlighted the need for clean energy in a statement for International Clean Energy Day. They stressed the right to access energy and the crucial role of clean energy in our lives. They called for the use of renewable energy sources, energy-efficient …
Read More »Veysel Memiş: We aim to achieve net carbon zero in all production processes by 2050
Tat Gıda Sanayi AŞ (Tat Food Industry Inc.) will establish a solar power plant (SPP) with a power of 2,316 kilowatt peak (kWp) in Manisa Yunusemre Akçaköy with an investment of 1.1 million dollars in line with its sustainability goals. According to a statement released by the company, Tat Gıda …
Read More »Good news of 75 percent grant for renewable energy!
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that up to 75 percent grant support is provided for renewable energy investments in order to reduce the energy costs of agricultural enterprises and to encourage environmentally friendly solutions. This support, provided under the IPARD Programme co-financed by Türkiye and the European …
Read More »Ali Kındap: Geothermal is the key to energy independence
Press release… Geothermal, which plays an important role in developed countries’ strategies to reduce external dependence on energy, also plays a critical role in decarbonisation and clean energy transition policies. While geothermal is the prominent emphasis in the evaluations of international organisations such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) and …
Read More »Biodiesel produced by hemp seeds!
The Black Sea Agricultural Research Institute produced biodiesel from hemp seeds. Energy Agriculture Research Centre Director Mustafa Acar stated that hemp is an important raw material in the food and cosmetics sectors as well as its use for energy purposes. As a result of the studies carried out at the …
Read More »Türkiye’s first geothermal heated agricultural base; Denizli Sarayköy
Sarayköy Geothermally Heated Greenhouse Organised Agricultural Zone, the first geothermal-based agricultural zone in Türkiye, draws attention with both modern agricultural techniques and environmentally friendly production approach. Established on a total area of 729 decares, this zone has 12 greenhouse parcels and 2 industrial parcels. Currently, tomato production is carried out …
Read More »India; unlocking the potential of floating solar power
During my childhood, I often used to go boating in one of Delhi’s picturesque lakes. I loved the wobbly feeling of standing on the floating jetty before boarding the boat. Little did I know that these age-old platforms could one day play a pivotal role in generating solar power, contributing …
Read More »Ali Kındap: Geothermal is the white gold of Anatolian geography!
Press release… Türkiye, which is the first country in Europe and the fourth country in the world in geothermal resource potential, wants to benefit more from this completely domestic and renewable resource. 17 October World Geothermal Day, Ali Kındap, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Geothermal Energy Association …
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