The energy security and diversification of energy have been the unchangeable
elements of energy policies since the oil crisis in 1973. In addition, in 1990s, the
negative effects of fossil resources on environment and natural resources have
been realized. These factors have created a huge interest about the renewable
energy resources. Renewable energy consists of wind, biomass etc. Biomass is
described as all organic matters which are renewable in less than 100 years
including plants, various products and wastes. This paper aims to evaluate the
potential of biomass which is the important one in the renewable energy resources
and the biofuel worldwide and in Turkey. Therefore in this paper, primary energy
supply and electricity generation from renewable energy sources worldwide and
in Turkey, the importance of biomass energy in the renewable energy resources,
the current situation of biofuels (bioethanol and biodiesel) worldwide and in
Turkey and the policies and practices about the the biofuels worldwide and in
Turkey are examined.
Subjects | Business Administration |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | September 30, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 1 Issue: 3 |