Research Article

Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies

Number: Special Issue December 31, 2025
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Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies

Abstract

This study emphasises the critical role of the energy transition on sustainable development and the importance of carbon reduction in energy policies. Global warming, increasing environmental degradation and rapid depletion of natural resources are becoming more prominent due to the environmental impacts of fossil fuel use. This situation requires fundamental changes in energy policies at the international level. In this regard, the energy transition refers to the accelerated transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Renewables (solar, wind, hydropower and biomass) and biomass Here, we give a detailed study of the contribution of energy transition to the global reduction goals. The analysis makes comparisons between the efforts of the United States, the European Union, China and Turkey with a view to determining the extent to which each of these countries is on track when it comes to sustainable energy. In particular, Turkey's progress in the energy transition process, renewable energy investments, and structural and financial barriers to achieving carbon reduction goals are analyzed. Finally, the importance of innovative energy solutions such as hydrogen, energy storage technologies and smart grid applications in achieving carbon neutrality goals is emphasized, and future strategies are clarified.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Energy Systems Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

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Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

February 10, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: Special Issue

APA
Aydin, C. (2025). Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies. International Journal of New Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology, Special Issue, 102-109. https://doi.org/10.61150/ijonfest.2025030311
AMA
1.Aydin C. Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies. IJONFEST. 2025;(Special Issue):102-109. doi:10.61150/ijonfest.2025030311
Chicago
Aydin, Ceren. 2025. “Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies”. International Journal of New Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology, no. Special Issue: 102-9. https://doi.org/10.61150/ijonfest.2025030311.
EndNote
Aydin C (December 1, 2025) Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies. International Journal of New Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology Special Issue 102–109.
IEEE
[1]C. Aydin, “Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies”, IJONFEST, no. Special Issue, pp. 102–109, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.61150/ijonfest.2025030311.
ISNAD
Aydin, Ceren. “Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies”. International Journal of New Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology. Special Issue (December 1, 2025): 102-109. https://doi.org/10.61150/ijonfest.2025030311.
JAMA
1.Aydin C. Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies. IJONFEST. 2025;:102–109.
MLA
Aydin, Ceren. “Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies”. International Journal of New Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology, no. Special Issue, Dec. 2025, pp. 102-9, doi:10.61150/ijonfest.2025030311.
Vancouver
1.Ceren Aydin. Energy Transition and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction in TÜRKİYE and Leading Economies. IJONFEST. 2025 Dec. 1;(Special Issue):102-9. doi:10.61150/ijonfest.2025030311

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