Turkey seeking power projects
By Dr. Heather Johnstone
Chief Editor
To meet Turkey’s projected 6-8 per cent future increase in electricity demand, the Turkish government is planning to install smart grid projects and partner that with 30 per cent clean generation capacity by 2023.
Michael Lally, commercial counsellor from the US Embassy in Turkey, said: “Turkey remains largely dependent on imported gas. The country’s only significant source of domestic power is lignite coal, which is increasingly rejected due to environmental concerns.”
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