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Türkiye Could Lead Internationally in Geothermal Energy, Expert Says
Türkiye ranks fourth worldwide and first in Europe for installed geothermal power capacity, according to Brommer.
Geothermal energy can produce electricity and also provide heating and cooling, support industry, and help grow food in greenhouses.
Brommer says Türkiye stands out because it uses geothermal resources in different ways, including for regional heating and agriculture.
That range could make Türkiye a model for other countries, including emerging geothermal markets in Central Asia, the Balkans and Africa.
Geothermal projects often need large upfront investments, and exploration risks and long permit processes can discourage investors.
Brommer says clearer rules, transparent licensing and stable investment conditions could help countries develop the resource.
COP31 in Antalya could raise geothermal energy's profile, and Brommer says the meeting should bring policymakers, investors and experts together to work on practical solutions.
Brommer said Türkiye could demonstrate international leadership in geothermal energy by showing how it can support several sectors, not only electricity generation.
Türkiye ranks fourth worldwide and first in Europe in installed geothermal capacity, according to Brommer.
He said the country’s experience includes geothermal use for regional heating, agriculture and local economic development.
Brommer said more investment, effective regulation and institutional readiness are needed to realize geothermal energy’s full potential.
He described COP31 in Antalya as an opportunity to bring geothermal expertise to wider policy and investment circles.
- Who
- Brommer, speaking about Türkiye’s geothermal energy sector.
- What
- Brommer said Türkiye could lead internationally by showing how geothermal energy can create value across different sectors.
- When
- He made the comments for World Geothermal Day on 17 October.
- Where
- Türkiye; he also referred to COP31, which will be hosted in Antalya.
- Why
- Türkiye’s diverse geothermal applications could offer lessons to other countries and support local economies.
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Türkiye presented a country update at the World Geothermal Congress in Canada.
Brommer made comments to Anadolu Agency for World Geothermal Day.
Brommer said the conference in Antalya would be an opportunity to bring geothermal expertise to wider policy and investment circles.
- Global installed capacity ranking
- Türkiye is fourth
- European installed capacity ranking
- Türkiye is first
- World Geothermal Congress
- Held in Canada this year
- COP31 host city
- Antalya
- Geothermal applications cited
- Electricity, regional heating, agriculture and local economic development
What people are saying
Türkiye is one of the world's leading geothermal countries. What makes Türkiye particularly interesting is the diversity of its geothermal applications.
I think this is where Türkiye can demonstrate particularly valuable international leadership.
We must move beyond seeing geothermal energy only as an electricity generation technology and consider it a resource that can support entire energy systems, local economies and communities.
We have spent decades developing scientific knowledge and technical expertise. Now we must be just as effective in turning this knowledge into policy, investment and implementation.