
Floating solar power plants are electricity generation systems in which photovoltaic panels are mounted on floating support structures on water surfaces. This approach reduces the land requirement of terrestrial solar plants while converting water surfaces such as reservoirs, dams, irrigation ponds, canals, floodplain lakes, and certain marine areas into energy production infrastructure. The technology is regarded as a viable option for enhancing the spatial deployment of solar energy, particula
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Nanomaterials have attracted significant interest in recent years for enhancing efficiency in energy production storage and transmission. The innovations offered by nanotechnology, combined with advancements in sun energy systems and battery technologies, are opening up revolution-level changes in the energy sector. These materials hold the potential to increase environmental sustainability and energy efficiency by enabling the development of more efficient energy systems at lower costs.The Role
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Türkiye–Saudi Arabia Renewable Energy and Solar Power Electricity Purchase Agreement, is a comprehensive cooperation signed between the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye and Saudi-based energy company ACWA, covering the construction of solar power plants and long-term electricity procurement. The agreement was implemented during the Signing Ceremony for the Sivas and Taşeli Solar Power Plant Projects held in Istanbul on 20 February 2026.The agreement includes th
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Edanur Karakoç
MuMultilevel inverters (MLI) are power electronic converters that transform direct current (DC) electrical energy into alternating current (AC) with multiple output voltage levels. These structures have been developed to reduce harmonic content in the output waveform, limit voltage stress on switching devices, and improve energy efficiency in high-voltage and high-power applications. They are widely used in renewable energy systems, HVDC transmission, motor drives, and electric vehicle technologie
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SoSolar energy is the process by which electromagnetic radiation generated by thermonuclear fusion reactions in the Sun reaches Earth and is converted into heat and electrical energy. The Sun produces approximately 3.86×10²⁶ watts of power per second, of which about 1.74×10¹⁷ watts reaches Earth’s atmosphere. This amount corresponds to roughly 15,000 times the world’s annual energy demand.Solar radiation spans a broad electromagnetic spectrum including visible, ultraviolet (UV), and infrared (IR)
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Ahmet Burak Taner

Sustainable energy is a concept that refers to energy sources and technologies that meet the current generation’s energy needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, while causing no harm to the environment and being suitable for long-term use. This approach integrates efficiency, renewability, and environmentally friendly solutions by maintaining environmental, economic, and social balance throughout energy production and consumption processes. Global ch
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Solar energy is a natural and renewable energy source obtained from the light and heat emitted by the Sun. This energy can be converted into electricity or heat through specialized systems and used in daily life.What Is the Source of Solar Energy?Solar energy is produced by fusion reactions occurring within the Sun. In these reactions, hydrogen atoms combine to form helium atoms, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. This energy radiates into space as light and heat and reaches Earth.How Does
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Fatma Köroğlu

Renewable energy sources refer to types of energy derived from natural processes that are continuously replenished and do not run out on a human timescale. Compared to fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), these energy sources are significantly less harmful to the environment and are therefore often referred to as "clean energy." Renewable energy is based on natural resources that are consistently present in the environment, such as sunlight, wind, flowing water, biological waste, and the Earth
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Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

Renewable energy is energy that comes continuously and without end from nature. This energy is obtained from natural phenomena such as sunlight, wind, and flowing water. Renewable energy sources are inexhaustible, like a toy that renews itself as it is used. For this reason, they are crucial for protecting our planet.Why Is Renewable Energy Important?Some of the energy sources we use globally, such as coal and gasoline, deplete over time and harm our environment when consumed. However, renewable
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Climate change refers to long-term and significant alterations in the global climate system, driven by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This phenomenon is directly linked to patterns of energy production and consumption. The use of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas for energy generation releases various greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, primarily carbon dioxide (CO₂). These gases trap heat radiated from the Earth’s surface, intensifying the green
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