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Aspilsan to manufacture cylindrical battery cells

Work continues around the world to introduce electricity to millions of people who still can’t access it. Simultaneously, existing electricity systems are undergoing a significant transformation. This transformation is occurring both regards to resource choice for electricity generation and the forms and fields of energy consumption. Technologies in this field are rapidly developing, and services...

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Who will pay for the hike in energy costs?

The energy crisis wracking the world has led to economic struggle – including bankruptcy – in countries around the world. The United Kingdom has been particularly affected. Many energy companies have had to throw in the towel, while the future is not looking bright for companies with energy-intensive production. With a heavy reliance on imported...

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Share of natural gas should be reduced: Zaimler

Turkey is dependent on imported energy because it does not produce enough for its own consumption. Consequently, energy prices are not cheap in line with the logic of the market. But consumers complain about high prices. How are electricity prices determined around the world and in Turkey? How does the system work? What is behind...

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Kalyon PV to export solar panels

Kalyon Holding has doubled the production capacity of Kalyon PV Solar Technologies factory. The solar panel manufacturing plant was set up to meet the solar panel need of the holding ’s Karapinar Solar Power Plant (SPP) which has 1,000 megawatts (MW) of installed power. The company is now eying export opportunities. Peter Fath, Technology and...

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Decline in costs to continue in renewable energy: Amasyali

BORUSAN HOLDING AND GERMAN ENBW’S joint venture Borusan EnBW Enerji, one of the players in electricity generation investments based on renewable resources, is aiming to expand its generation portfolio with a project that will convert wind and solar power plants into hybrid power plants. Enis Amasyali, General Manager of Borusan EnBW Enerji, fielded questions about...

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A rollercoaster ride ahead in energy prices: Kearney

Oil, coal, and natural gas prices have soared in the international markets, directly affecting all fields of the economy as energy is the main input for all business branches and a cost item that should be well-managed. The delayed demand has started to affect the global economy more quickly than expected with vaccination becoming widespread,...

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Aydem to make 1000 MW investment, including hybrid

Turkey has reached a critical point in its journey to renewable energy, scoring new highs in hydroelectricity and solar investments, with the trend continuing on. Upward trajectory, according to Ceyhan Saldanli, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aydem Enerji. “There is also government support. However, renewable energy needs to be further strengthened. You don’t...

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Aydem to make 1,000 MW investment, including hybrid

Turkey has reached a critical point in its journey to renewable energy, scoring new highs in hydroelectricity and solar investments, with the trend continuing on. Upward trajectory, according to Ceyhan Saldanli, CEO of Aydem Enerji. “There is also government support. However, renewable energy needs to be further strengthened. You don’t leave waste when you generate...

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Turkey’s energy bill to surge as prices increase globally

Natural gas, subject to the whims of the oil market, is the dominant product in Turkey’s energy mix, playing a key role in electricity generation. Natural gas combined cycle power plants (CCPPs) with more than a quarter share in the country’s installed electricity power, are central to the management of electricity supply and demand as...

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Carbon tax force companies to buy WPPs: ENSIA

Turkey, which has struggled with a dependency on foreign energy for years, is beginning to improve its prospects, albeit slowly. A natural gas discovery in the Western Black Sea has raised hopes that the country might reduce foreign dependency, while the amount of local and renewable resources has increased domestic electricity generation. •n the one...