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Turkey in Horizon 2020 – Phase 2

Priority area

Acquis and Sector Approach Related Institution Building

Beneficiary

TUBITAK

Duration

07.01.2019 – 06.01.2022

EU contribution (Euro)

3.226.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Ensuring that Turkey benefits more from the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, and gets the maximum benefit from these funds
Facilitating the integration into the European Research Area.

Location

Turkey (whole)

Achievements / expected outputs

Giving trainings to stakeholders of Turkey Research Area; academic circles, researchers, SMEs, public institutions and NGOs on such topics as project application writing, project marketing and networking.
Holding national advisory group meetings to raise awareness about Horizon 2020
Increasing the capacity of TÜBİTAK by giving trainings on such topics as needs analysis, intellectual property rights, access to finance and by study visits to Europe
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Enhancing Coordination and Promotion of the COSME Programme and Capacity Building for SME Support Infrastructure Project

Priority area

Acquis and Sector Approach Related Institution Building

Beneficiary

KOSGEB

Duration

16.05.2019 – 5.05.2022

EU contribution (Euro)

2.197.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Improving the effective use of the COSME Program to increase the competitiveness of Turkish SMEs

Location

Turkey (whole)

Achievements / expected outputs

Increasing the knowledge and awareness of intermediary organizations and SMEs about the COSME Programme
Enhancing the coordination capacity of Turkey for more effective participation in the Program
Training the potential program beneficiaries on various topics of COSME, conducting project writing workshops, holding networking sessions, promotional activities, assistance services for establishing connections and collaborations abroad etc.
Strengthening the capacity of KOSGEB
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Supply of Starters and Vortex for modification of Conventional Starter Systems of Gas Turbines to Turbine Starter and Using Vortex for Decreasing Pressure at Regulation and Metering Stations (RMS)

Project area

Renewable Energy and Improvement of Energy Efficiency

Project manager

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

Partner institutions

Petroleum Pipeline Company (BOTAŞ)

Duration

Tender documents are being prepared.

EU contribution (euro)

1.041.250

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Replacement of conventional starter systems of gas turbines in BOTAŞ’s compressor stations with efficient starter systems;
Supply of pressure reduction vortex equipment to be used in pressure regulation and measurement stations of BOTAŞ.

Location

BOTAŞ facilities in different cities

Achieved results / expected outputs

Increasing energy efficiency in BOTAŞ's compressor and pressure reduction and measurement facilities by installing and using starter and vortex equipment.
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Supply of Equipment for Photovoltaic Applications for BOTAŞ and TEMSAN and some municipalities

Project area

Renewable Energy and Improvement of Energy Efficiency

Project manager

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

Partner institutions

BOTAŞ and TEMSAN
Adıyaman, Sivas and Isparta Municipalities

Duration

Tender documents are being prepared.

EU contribution (euro)

5,539,450 (BOTAŞ TEMSAN)
2,925,300 (Municipalities)

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems to BOTAŞ and TEMSAN sites and some municipality premises for provision of electricity,hence promoting use of renewable energy

Location

Nine local sites of BOTAŞ and TEMSAN
Municipalities of Adıyaman, Sivas and Isparta.

Achieved results / expected outputs

Pilot renewable energy applications on different sites of BOTAŞ and TEMSAN and some municipalities for self-consumption purposes to increase the use of renewable energy
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Feasibility, engineering and cost estimation studies for Flare Gas Recovery(FGR) System for BOTAŞ

Project area

Renewable Energy and Improvement of Energy Efficiency

Project manager

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
(To be implemented under joint management with the World Bank)

Partner institutions

Petroleum Pipeline Company (BOTAŞ)

Duration

Tender documents are being prepared.

EU contribution (euro)

250.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Feasibility, engineering and cost estimation studies for establishing flare gas recovery system of BOTAŞ

Location

To be determined later.

Achieved results / expected outputs

Feasibility and cost estimation studies for establishing a flare gas recovery system for BOTAŞ.
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Improvement of TEİAŞ’ planning-related activities, R&D implementations, transmission and generation planning

Project area

Market integration and the development of energy infrastructure

Project manager

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
(To be implemented under joint management with the World Bank)

Partner institutions

Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ)

Duration

Tender documents are being prepared.

EU contribution (euro)

1.500.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Improvement of TEİAŞ’ planning-related activities, R&D implementations, transmission and generation planning

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Assessment of TEİAŞ’ R&D Unit’s organisational structure and operations; preparation of needs analysis and feasibility study report for improvement of TEİAŞ’ R&D restructuring;
Assessment of TEİAŞ’ generation planning; training for TEİAŞ staff regarding new types of generation planning methodologies and practices; needs assessment and a feasibility study report for improvement of TEİAŞ’ generation planning;
Assessment of TEİAŞ’ transmission planning; training for TEİAŞ staff regarding new types of transmission planning methodologies and practices; needs assessment and a feasibility study report for improvement of TEİAŞ’ transmission planning;
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Support for Implementation of the Legislation on Transparency and Competition in the Natural Gas Market and Establishment of the Natural Gas Transparency Platform

Project area

Market integration and the development of energy infrastructure

Project manager

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
(To be implemented under joint management with the World Bank)

Partner institutions

Energy Market Regulation Authority (EMRA)

Duration

Tender documents are being prepared.

EU contribution (euro)

500.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Supporting implementation of the legislation on transparency and competition in the natural gas market and establishment of the natural gas transparency platform

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Training of EMRA staff on drafting legislation on transparency and competition in the natural gas markets and the legislation on natural gas market transactions;
Following impact assessments and internal and external consultations, preparation of draft legislation on transparency and competition in the natural gas market and on natural gas market transactions; preparation of a road map for the improvements to be made in the market to provide better transparency and a more active and liquid market; organisation of multi-stakeholder workshops
Design and development of a software/platform to monitor natural gas market transparency and transactions.
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Enhancement of MENR’s capacity in implementing and measuring the impact of energy efficiency awareness raising activities and strategies towards households

Project area

Renewable Energy and Improvement of Energy Efficiency

Project manager

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
(To be implemented under joint management with the World Bank)

Duration

Tender documents are being prepared.

EU contribution (euro)

1.376.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Enhancement of MENR’s capacity in implementing and measuring the impact of energy efficiency awareness raising activities.

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Preparation of a roadmap for harmonisation with EU’s eco-design and labelling regulations in Turkey; design of a monitoring and calculation tool for energy savings potential of replacement of inefficient household appliances;
Development of a purchasing guide and a calculation tool for public procurement of energy efficient products including office equipment, lighting, household appliances and consumers electronics; organisation of trainings on preparing communication strategy and plans, awareness raising and PR campaigns;
Auditing of household loads, investigation of demand side participation and load shifting potential of household appliances as well as analysis of their possible impact on the national electricity load curve; determination of monetary savings potential of load shifting by consumers; calculation of national level load shifting potential.
Awareness raising activities towards households including preparation of a communication plan and design of a public awareness campaign. Development of pre/post surveys for households considering the socio-economic and geographical factors to assess level of household awareness on energy efficiency and key drivers of consumption habits of households; application of the survey on a selected group of households; conduction of awareness raising activities; re-application of the survey on the selected households; development of a consciousness index to measure level of awareness;
Development of a sustainable energy efficiency financing mechanism for replacement of inefficient household appliances, office equipment, lighting, and consumers electronics; review of current situation and incentive schemes; identification of barriers; review of international best practices; recommendations on legislative and financial reforms.
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Supply of Equipment for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Support for the Municipalities

Priority area

Renewable energy and improving energy efficiency

Project Manager

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

Partner institutions

Metropolitan municipalities of Denizli, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Malatya, Manisa, Şanlıurfa and Trabzon

Duration

22 months- March 17, 2019 – January 28, 2021

EU contribution (Euro)

7.900.241

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Supporting the use of renewable energy and investments in energy efficiency by municipalities.

Location

Denizli, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Malatya, Manisa, Şanlıurfa and Trabzon

Achievements / expected outputs

Support the use of solar and hydropower facilities in municipalities, Support the use of renewable energy in municipal services and ensure the efficient use of electricity by providing high-performance water pumps
Increasing the ''use of renewable energies and energy efficiency in municipalities
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Enhancement of institutional capacity in energy efficiency

Priority area

Renewable energy and improving energy efficiency

Project manager

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

Duration

24 months- March 19, 2019 – March 19, 2021

EU contribution (Euro)

1.800.300

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Improving the institutional capacity of the Ministry in the field of energy efficiency (EE).

Location

Ankara

Achievements / expected outputs

Training of staff working in the Energy Efficiency Department of the Ministry,
Development of a methodology and a model in the field of energy efficiency.
Update of the Energy Efficiency Portal (ENVER)
Strengthening the capacity of the Energy Efficiency Department to develop energy efficiency strategies and forecast for the future in accordance with European Union Directive 2012/27/EU.
Development of a methodology for calculating the potential for energy savings and a model for energy efficiency projections.
Development of the Energy Efficiency Portal (ENVER) by adding new modules that will provide more data to operators for statistical processes.
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