Abstract:

Scientists have turned to work for the development of renewable energy sources when the effects of polluted and harmful greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere as a result of the consumption of non-renewable energy resources become noticeable. At the same time, due to the increase in the world's population and countries need to meet the growing energy demand to ensure their social well-being. Although the majority of this energy demand is still provided by fossil fuels, it seems to be insufficient in the near future. In this study, Turkey and the state of the world's energy resources are examined in this article. Energy reserves, production and consumption of countries are emphasized. The ranking of the countries producing electricity from biofuel, hydroelectric, geothermal and wind energy is given and their power capacities are examined on a country basis. The state of the world in terms of energy resources has been examined and the most frequently used renewable energy resources are mentioned by showing the continents where renewable energy resources are used more frequently. It is known that Turkey is a dependent country given its existing energy resources. In this context, renewable energy sources are extremely important for Turkey's development and social welfare.

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