Title: Change in energy demand and CO₂ emission in Turkey from the period 1981-1998 to the period 2007-2019

Authors: Murat Bulut

Addresses: Turksat Satellite Communication Cable TV and Operations Joints Stock Co., Konya Yolu 40. Km, Golbasi, Ankara 06830, Turkey

Abstract: Due to population increase and change in climate, energy demand and CO₂ emissions have risen. This study investigated the effects of climate and population change on energy demand in Turkey between periods of 1981-1998 and 2007-2019. In addition, CO₂ emissions based on heating and cooling degree-days were examined since CO₂ release with increased energy consumption is a major environmental impact that can contribute to climate change. The results showed that total heating degree-days decreased by 11.21% and total cooling degree-days increased by 38.98% due to climate change. The total product of population heating and cooling degree-days were increased by 14.42% from 1981-1998 to 2007-2009. CO₂ emissions from heating in 78 cities decreased, while CO₂ emissions from cooling in 77 cities increased. Results can be useful for planning future energy consumption in buildings as the climate changes.

Keywords: heating degree-days; cooling degree-days; degree-days; combined energy demand; potential energy demand; climate change; energy consumption; person-cooling-degree-days; person-heating-degree-days; base temperature; CO₂ emission.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2021.115914

International Journal of Global Warming, 2021 Vol.24 No.2, pp.181 - 206

Received: 17 Jun 2020
Accepted: 15 Dec 2020
Published online: 05 Jul 2021 *

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