The role of fiscal incentives on renewable energy: Comparison of Turkey in international context

It is one of the most important missions of many countries today to make the highest contribution to the welfare of the country by using energy resources and natural resources in an efficient and environmentally sensitive manner. In this context, it is seen that countries are making intense efforts to create a secure future in energy by meeting their increasing energy needs without being dependent on the outside. Considering that fossil energy resources will be depleted in the coming future, it is obvious that energy causes many conflicts around the world, including international wars. The tendency towards renewable energy resources, which has gained momentum in the recent past, has become the priority of many countries around the world with the advantages of these resources relative to fossil resources at the national and global level. The fiscal incentives provided by the state to renewable energy investments have become one of the main actors of the progress made by countries in this area. In recent years, there have been significant developments in increasing renewable energy production in many countries such as Germany, the USA, Japan, Spain, China, and most of the members of the European Union. This thesis analyzes and compares the fiscal incentives of Turkey in an international context. The concept and types of renewable energy are addressed in detail with its advantages and disadvantages. The history and current situation of our country in renewable energy is examined in the axis of legal regulations, and performance. The fiscal incentives in the field of renewable energy is investigated in an international context and compared with Turkey. Finally the thesis confirms the important role of government in the renewable energy sector and discusses the results with policy implications.