The aim of this study is to compare the sustainable development perspective of Turkey
with selected European Union countries in terms of Energy Indicators for Sustainable
Energy between 1980-2008. The study is conducted in a comparative and descriptive
way by using energy indicators. The common energy policy priorities of Turkey and
European Union are determined in the light of recent literature. An energy indicator set
is constructed according to energy priorities, namely, energy efficiency and energy
intensity / energy security and fuel mix / and environmental concerns. The analysis of
relevant indicators demonstrates that Turkey does not meet the sustainability criteria in
terms of energy use. In general, findings of the study indicate that Turkey does not use
energy efficiently and energy intensities in the economy do not decrease except for the
industry sector, for the period 1980-2008. Import dependency has increased and fuel
mix of energy sources is dominantly carbon based. Expectations about increasing
renewable energy share do not exhibit a significant trend thus energy security and fuel mix are still important issues for Turkey. Lastly, environmental protection in terms of
decreasing GHG emissions, air pollution and deforestation could not be achieved as
GHG emissions, air pollution and deforestation have increased in Turkey during 1980-
2008 period.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:METU/oai:etd.lib.metu.edu.tr:http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12613555/index.pdf |
| Date | 01 August 2011 |
| Creators | Topcuoglu, Merve Mehlika |
| Contributors | Turut Asik, Serap |
| Publisher | METU |
| Source Sets | Middle East Technical Univ. |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | M.S. Thesis |
| Format | text/pdf |
| Rights | To liberate the content for METU campus |
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