In the energy transformation, it is aimed to increase wind and solar energy capacity to meet the demand that is expected to increase with the increase in electricity use. Small-scale solar and wind systems also enable individual electricity production.
Türkiye's total installed power target in wind and solar energy, which is 120 thousand megawatts for 2035, has been determined as 175 thousand megawatts for 2040 with the "National Energy 2040" vision. In addition to increasing electricity production capacity, the road map envisages the widespread use of electricity in many areas, from transportation to buildings.
The spread of heat pumps and electric vehicles is also changing the purposes for which households use electricity. Households that produce their own electricity with solar panels or small-scale turbines can use this electricity for lighting, heating and vehicle charging.
Tumurly Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Furkan Yazıcı told the AA correspondent that renewable energy resources have an important place in individual use in this transformation process in which the relationship between humans and nature is reshaped.
Yazıcı said, "In order to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, renewable energy resources must be used effectively in individual areas with sustainable technologies." he said.
Stating that they have developed small-scale systems that generate electricity from wind and sun that can be used in residences and gardens, Yazıcı stated that the electricity produced by these systems can be used to operate heat pumps, charge electric vehicles and meet other electrical needs of residences.
Yazıcı pointed out that awareness about the individual use of wind energy is limited and said, "People do not know that many wind turbines can be used in home applications. We aim to make these widespread with both social awareness projects and commercial activities. We aim for everyone to have their own renewable energy sources." he said.
Noting that small turbines can produce electricity at night when there is sufficient wind, Yazıcı explained that since the installation location is decisive in terms of production, they evaluate the wind data of the previous years of the users' locations with software and examine whether the turbine can work efficiently and make recommendations accordingly.
Yazıcı stated that the 5 kilowatt turbines they developed under favorable wind conditions can produce approximately 15 thousand kilowatt hours of electricity annually, and this amount is at a level that can meet the electricity consumption of a household.
Noting that they calculated the average payback period of these systems, which have a lifespan of more than 25 years, as approximately 4.5 years, Yazıcı said that in some markets where electricity prices are higher, this period may decrease below 2 years.
From agricultural irrigation to electricity supply in disasters
Yazıcı stated that these small-scale systems can be used in areas where the grid does not reach, in digital agriculture and irrigation systems, in situations requiring rapid electricity supply in the field and in disasters.
Explaining his work in this field, Yazıcı said, "We design systems that can be quickly pulled on trailers and produce electrical energy on site in disaster situations such as earthquakes, and portable mobile systems that provide electrical energy quickly in emergency situations." shared his knowledge.
Yazıcı noted that they have developed solutions that combine wind and solar energy with storage technology, and that these systems have become more advantageous in meeting energy needs with increasing electricity prices.
Stating that, as a domestic manufacturer, they consider efficiency, design and cost together, Yazıcı said, "With the support of TÜBİTAK, we export the products we carry out R&D to 42 countries. We produce both hardware and software. Our aim is to offer the products we produce 100 percent domestically to the service of both the people of our country and the users around the world in a cost-effective manner." made his assessment.
