Boğaziçi University's Programmes on Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy

Boğaziçi University organises various programmes and events to raise awareness of the local community on energy efficiency and clean energy. The University's work in this area covers sustainability education and social awareness raising efforts and addresses a wide range of participants.

Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Programmes for the Local Community

Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Centre (BÜYEM) organises both customised and public training sessions on sustainability, energy efficiency and clean energy. These programmes help local communities understand the importance of energy efficiency and encourage the use of clean energy sources. In particular, the ‘Smart Life Academy’ programme, run in cooperation with Zorlu Holding, provides participants with comprehensive training on sustainability and energy efficiency.

In addition, the ‘Sustainable Future Education’ programme, carried out in partnership with imeceLAB and Zorlu Holding, aims to equip young individuals with basic competencies in sustainability. These programmes support the development of a more sustainable and environmentally conscious society and contribute to the transition of local communities to energy efficiency and clean energy.

Climate Change and Hydropower Generation Discussed at Yeşilhat Academy Meetings

The “Yeşilhat Academy Meetings” panel, organised jointly by Boğaziçi University and Anadolu Agency’s (AA) Yeşilhat platform, was held at Demir Demirgil Hall on 27 April 2026 under the theme “Agriculture in the Face of the Climate Crisis: Risks, Adaptation and Solutions”. Experts from Boğaziçi University’s Center for Climate Change and Policy Studies—Prof. Dr. Levent Kurnaz, Prof. Dr. Murat Türkeş and Prof. Dr. Cem Avcı—examined the effects of climate change on the closely interconnected systems of agriculture, water and energy, and addressed the critical impacts of the climate crisis on energy systems, power generation and energy security.

The panel highlighted how rising global temperatures, declining and increasingly irregular precipitation patterns, short periods of intense rainfall, and extended droughts adversely affect hydroelectric power generation and place significant pressure on national energy supply security. The discussions underscored that traditional energy infrastructure and dam planning models based on historical climate data are no longer adequate under changing climate conditions, calling for climate-resilient energy systems. By drawing attention to the effects of changing water availability on renewable energy generation, the event underlined the importance of integrating adaptation strategies into energy planning to secure a clean energy supply.

The full news article is available here.

Boğaziçi Energy Summit

Organised by Boğaziçi University Electrotechnology Club (BUEC-IEEE), the Bosphorus Energy Summit is an important event addressing topics such as energy efficiency, electric vehicles, renewable energies and sustainability. The summit brings together local communities, students and industry professionals to highlight the importance of energy efficiency and clean energy sources. Taking place on 18 November 2023 at the Garanti Cultural Centre, the summit offers participants the opportunity to meet with companies and find career opportunities in the energy sector.

Social Responsibility and Education Projects

Various student clubs of Boğaziçi University also raise awareness on energy efficiency and environmental awareness through social responsibility projects. Initiatives such as Boğaziçi University Construction Club's “Our Primary School” project advocate for equal opportunities in education, while highlighting energy efficiency and sustainability issues. In addition, the TeknoDolu event, organised by the Boğaziçi University Informatics Club (COMPEC), aims to instil technology and environmental awareness in children from disadvantaged regions.

The Renewable Energy Technologies Research Laboratory (BURET), located at Kilyos Sarıtepe Campus, contributes to efforts to increase energy efficiency by generating power with Organic Rankine Cycle technology, which utilises low-temperature heat sources.

You can find more information about these studies from the links below:

• Sustainability Training for University Students
• Sustainability Academy
• Bosphorus Energy Summit 2023
• Boğaziçi University Building Club ‘Our Primary School’ Project
• COMPEC's TechnoFull Event

Through these programmes and events, Boğaziçi University continues to inform and educate the local community about energy efficiency and clean energy, and plays an important role in achieving environmental sustainability goals.