Platinum sponsor:

AKBANK

Silver sponsor:

a+f

Innova Technology Solutions

Supporting sponsor:

Oerlikon Solar

Exhibiting sponsor:

Concentrix Solar

Supporting media partners:

NTV

Supported by:

Turkish-British Chamber of Commerce and IndustryGENSED
EGEGunese
GUNDERDeutsch-Türkische Industrie- und Handelskammer (AHK) Alosbi

 

60 Second Interview:

Levent Gulbahar, President, Turkish Solar Energy Association (GENSED), TurkeyLevent Gulbahar, President, Turkish Solar Energy Association (GENSED), Turkey

What do you and GENSED do in the solar sector?

The main aim of GENSED is:

  • Raising the awareness of public about solar energy in Turkey
  • Representation of the companies in solar market at national and international level
  • Contribution to the development of photovoltaic industry in Turkey
  • Arranging meetings to realize required legal regulations
  • Supporting the law makers and executives
  • Determining of standards for development of the solar market

How do you see the market for solar energy developing in the next 3 years?

As you know there is a huge solar potential and market in Turkey. Therefore my expectation for the next three years is the installation of more than 1000 MW but mostly on solar farms instead of roof top systems.

What are the biggest short term challenges to market growth?

Acceptance of the Renewable Energy Low and suitable level of FiT will be the biggest impact to the market growth.

What do you think are the most exciting developments in this area at the moment?

Increasing of the efficiencies and reducing of the PV prices.