A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli

Ayşe Esra Peker

doi:10.29132/ijpas.1923262

A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli

Abstract

Rising global energy demand and the environmental damage caused by the use of fossil fuels are accelerating the shift toward sustainable energy sources in the agricultural sector. In this context, solar energy systems [SES] emerge as a clean and cost-effective option for agricultural operations. In Türkiye, SES investments are concentrated in regions with long sunshine durations, particularly in Southeastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia, and the Mediterranean; specifically in Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep, and Mardin; Konya, Ankara, and Kayseri; and Antalya, Adana, and Mersin. While small-scale, industry-focused projects are common in the Aegean and Marmara regions, agricultural investments remain limited in the Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia regions. In Tunceli, the study area, SES applications for agricultural operations have not yet developed sufficiently. To this end, the Best-Worst Method [BWM] was integrated with Geographic Information Systems [GIS]. Sixteen criteria, categorized under topographic, socio-economic, technical, and spatial categories, were evaluated in line with the needs of the agricultural sector. According to the analysis, the areas surrounding Pertek and Mazgirt, as well as the southeastern part of the central district, have been identified as suitable locations for the installation of solar energy systems in agricultural enterprises.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Environmentally Sustainable Engineering, Food Sustainability

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Ayşe Esra Peker ^*
0000-0002-0237-2196
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 22, 2026

Submission Date

April 4, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 13, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 12 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.29132/ijpas.1923262

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APA

Peker, A. E. (2026). A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 12(1), 371-384. https://doi.org/10.29132/ijpas.1923262

AMA

1.Peker AE. A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 2026;12(1):371-384. doi:10.29132/ijpas.1923262

Chicago

Peker, Ayşe Esra. 2026. “A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli”. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 12 (1): 371-84. https://doi.org/10.29132/ijpas.1923262.

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Peker AE (June 1, 2026) A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 12 1 371–384.

IEEE

[1]A. E. Peker, “A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 371–384, June 2026, doi: 10.29132/ijpas.1923262.

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Peker, Ayşe Esra. “A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli”. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 12/1 (June 1, 2026): 371-384. https://doi.org/10.29132/ijpas.1923262.

JAMA

1.Peker AE. A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 2026;12:371–384.

MLA

Peker, Ayşe Esra. “A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli”. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, vol. 12, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 371-84, doi:10.29132/ijpas.1923262.

Vancouver

1.Ayşe Esra Peker. A Proposed Model for Reducing Energy Costs through Solar Energy in Agricultural Enterprises in Tunceli. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 2026 Jun. 1;12(1):371-84. doi:10.29132/ijpas.1923262