“The energy transition is far from being on track and anything short of radical action in the coming years will diminish, even eliminate chances to meet our climate goals. Today, governments are facing multiple challenges of energy security, economic recovery, and the affordability of energy bills for households and businesses. Many answers lie in the accelerated transition.
Let’s take a closer look at these Ds with examples from Sabanci Holding, one of Türkiye’s biggest conglomerates, and learn how these giants are playing a critical role in creating a carbon-free economy by promoting sustainability.Decarbonization is the process of reducing CO2 emissions from production plants and embracing practices that help achieve the long-term goal of a low-carbon economy.
“We are in search of new technologies for the future while also managing our present. We are making our next energy investments with the understanding of the new economy and completely focused on climate technologies.” Another notable investment is in Quaise Energy – a company developing a deep geothermal drilling technology to provide economical access to deep geothermal energy resources. Such technology is profound for Türkiye, whose geothermal potential ranks top in Europe.
The company has created a sustainable service-based business model and has been offering Energy Performance Contacts that help business-to-business consumers contribute to decarbonization and make payments as a percentage of their energy savings. Enerjisa has also made history – its 4.2 MW solar installation on Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex Nef Football Stadium broke a Guinness world record for the biggest installed capacity on a stadium rooftop.We are undergoing a rapid shift to smart technologies, and rightly so, since smart devices ensure an improved standard of living. Thanks to IoT, it’s now possible to measure the usage of energy, manage it, and conserve it when necessary.
“We can monitor 23 of our generation plants instantly. There are very few control rooms like it in the world. From here, we can create value both technically and commercially. This is also a step forward for unmanned power generation plants so called 'dark plants.’ Long story short, we bring an agile approach to digital transformation.”