SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF PV TECHNOLOGIES IN TÜRKİYE

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2025-9-23

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Yazıcı, Esin

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Energy is a fundamental driver of modern life and sustainable development, yet rising global demand, supply disruptions, and inflationary pressures have made localized energy production a critical priority, particularly for countries like Türkiye. Against this backdrop, the Turkish Photovoltaic Technologies Platform (TFTP), led by ODTÜ-GÜNAM, has emerged as a strategic initiative aimed at advancing the localization of photovoltaic (PV) technologies, strengthening energy independence, and fostering socio-economic benefits. This dissertation provides the first comprehensive evaluation of TFTP as a technological innovation system (TIS), situating it within both national energy policy and the global renewable energy discourse. Drawing on qualitative research complemented by quantitative insights, the study examines the platform’s potential to act as a dynamic industrial hub that connects public institutions, academia, and the private sector, thereby accelerating innovation and enabling sustainable economic development. This study identifies supply-side dynamics, knowledge flows, and systemic challenges that shape the trajectory of Türkiye’s solar energy transition, while offering policy recommendations and instruments to enhance its resilience and long-term impact.

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Solar PV, Socio-economic impact, Technological Innovation System, PV Localization, Energy Policy

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/116061

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Graduate School of Social Sciences, Thesis