%0 Journal Article
%T The Importance of Geothermal Energy Resources in Turkey
%A Oyku Bilgin
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 5
%N 2
%P 1-8
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2018
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1104317
%X <div style="text-align:justify;">
	<span style="line-height:1.5;">Turkey is located on an active tectonic zone as
geological location and the country has a lot of rich in terms of geothermal
energy resources. Geothermal energy which is an alternative energy resource has
advantages such as low-cost, safe, natural and clean resource. Geothermal
energy is defined as hot water and steam which is formed by heat that
accumulated in various depths of the Earth¡¯s
crust; with more than 20¡æ temperature and which contain more than
fused minerals, gases and various salts than normal underground water.
Geothermal energy is clearly distinguishable with its low cost, clean, safe and
natural proper</span><span style="line-height:1.5;">ties. Turkey has over 1300
geothermal springs that located all over the country that have various of
temperatures. Generally, the western parts of Turkey have high-temperature
resources for power generation. Along with power generation, it is calculated
that minimum 31,500 MWt
geothermal energy can be achieved for direct heat energy use. 78% of these
geothermal fields are based in Western Anatolia, 9 in Central Anatolia, nearly,
5% in Eastern Anatolia, 7% in the Marmara Region and 1% in the other regions.
Turkey has 90% low or medium enthalpy geothermal resources and suitable for direct
applications (heating, thermal tourism, mineral waters etc.). Additionally,
there are 10% for indirect applications (electric energy production). In this study, the importance of geothermal energy
resources was investigated in Turkey.</span> 
</div>
%K Geothermal Energy
%K Renewable Energy
%K Clean Energy
%K Energy Potential
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/5293036