Thermal Energy Investments in Çatalağzı Region (Zonguldak)

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As the most prominent instrument for power in modern world, energy is of a vital importance for the development of countries. Industrial development in Turkey, which is one of the developing countries, undergoes increase in energy demand due to rising levels of life standards and tehcnological developments. This rapid demand growth brings about problems such as external energy dependence and deficit in our country, which disposes of limited energy resources.Approximately half of electricity generation in Turkey is obtained by natural gas. Additionally, natural gas is important as an implement for home heating. According to EMRA (Energy Market Regulatory Authority) data, nearly 85% of the natural gas has been supplied from 3 countries. Building thermal reactors which working with stone coal and lignite, is considered important in order to reduce the impact of a probable difficulty in energy supply. Çatalağzı Region in Zonguldak Province is also one of the areas which glare as investment grade.Two active thermal reactors in Çatalağzı Region with installed power of 1690 mW, are producing electricity of 12,5million mW on annual basis. With the inclusion of a third thermal reactor planned for the autumn of 2016, electricity generation grade is expected to reach almost 20 million mW on annual basis with an installed power of 3090 mW.In this study it is aimed to emphasize on the partake of Çatalağzı Region within electricity generation in Turkey, and to remark the sustainable energy production as well as measures taken for improving the life quality of locals.

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Çatalağzı , coal , thermal reactor , sustainability

International Journal of Geography and Geography Education

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International Journal of Geography and Geography Education