Determination of suitable strategies for the development of biomass energy investments in Turkey by AHP method

Abstract

Biomass energy investments are very important for Turkey. Biomass energy can be an important resource for Turkey's energy security. Considering that Turkey is a foreign-dependent country for energy, these investments will contribute to the country's energy independence. In this context, it would be appropriate for Turkey to take action to increase biomass energy investments. The purpose of this study is to identify appropriate strategies to increase biomass energy investments in Turkey. Within this framework, four different criteria are selected by focusing on literature review. In the following stage, the weights of these items are calculated by AHP methodology. The findings indicate that technological plays an essential role to improve the biomass energy investments in Turkey. Additionally, legal efficiency should also be taken into consideration in this context. However, financial evaluation and customer satisfaction are on the last ranks. It is understood that technological development is of great importance to increase biomass energy investments. Technological developments can contribute to increase efficiency in biomass energy production. Thus, both efficiency of the project will be increased, and the operating costs will be reduced. This situation provides the opportunity to increase the competitiveness of biomass energy projects. Technological developments can also increase the environmental sensitivity of these projects. Owing to advancing technologies, biomass energy projects that do not cause any carbon emissions will be able to be created.