7.4.3 Energy efficiency services for industry
Boğaziçi University provides various services to local industries on energy efficiency and clean energy adoption and actively carries out studies in these areas. While providing these services, the University effectively utilises both its academic background and sectoral collaborations.
Energy Efficiency Services for Local Industry
Boğaziçi University provides comprehensive services that promote energy efficiency and clean energy practices for local industries. These services include energy efficiency assessments, workshops, research into renewable energy options and training programmes. These are delivered through conferences, projects and workshops organised by the university's academic units and are both free and paid events.
Climate and Energy Efficiency Trainings
Boğaziçi University, in cooperation with the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN) Turkey and REC Turkey, organises trainings on clean energy policies and energy efficiency for local authorities, government bodies and the private sector. In this context, the university's Centre for Lifelong Learning (BÜYEM) offers courses on energy efficiency and clean energy within the ‘Corporate Sustainability’ certificate programme. These courses are designed with the aim of integrating economic, social and environmental sustainability into business processes and help industries improve energy efficiency and adopt clean energy solutions.
University-Industry Collaborations
Boğaziçi University's Boğaziçi University High Current Laboratory (BUSTYAL) provides direct services to local industries on energy efficiency and clean energy technologies. BUSTYAL carries out various experiments and measurements to improve the quality and reliability of the products of companies in the electro-mechanical industry. These services strengthen the university's ties with industry and contribute to minimising the dependence of local industries on foreign energy efficiency.
You can find more information about Boğaziçi University's work on this subject from the links below:
- Boğaziçi University Sustainable Development and Cleaner Production Centre (SDCPC)
- Boğaziçi University High Current Laboratory (BUSTYAL)
- Corporate Sustainability Certificate Programme
Boğaziçi University's energy efficiency and clean energy services for local industries reflect the university's commitment to contribute to society in line with its sustainability goals.
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Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Services for Industry
Boğaziçi University provides various paid and free services to the local industry and carries out collaborations in order to develop and disseminate energy efficiency and clean energy practices. It develops solutions in energy markets by organising joint projects, workshops and trainings through industry-university collaborations and aims to train qualified manpower for the needs of the sector. Contributing to the sector with its research laboratories working on renewable energy technologies, the university provides consultancy, project development, testing and analysis services to SMEs. In addition, while providing scientific and technological support to sector stakeholders, it also offers information, documents, legislation, databases and literature resources to guide their strategic planning.
Cooperation between Boğaziçi University and EPİAŞ in research and education
Boğaziçi University and Enerji Piyasaları İşletme A.Ş. (EPİAŞ) signed a comprehensive cooperation protocol covering education, consultancy and research areas. Signed in 2021, the three-year protocol aims to promote innovation in energy markets through projects such as carbon market studies and personnel trainings, while also developing solutions to address climate change and the global energy crisis.
Protocol Highlights:
1. Cooperation for Carbon Market Studies: Within the framework of the cooperation between Boğaziçi University and EPİAŞ, EPİAŞ's existing spot market products (GÖP, GİP, Natural Gas STP), new futures products (VEP, VGP) and environmental market product YEK- G system software development, update and improvement studies are carried out.
In this process, Boğaziçi University contributes to the application of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain and data mining in energy markets, and supports the development of the Carbon Market (Emission Trading System) and the optimisation engine within EPİAŞ.
2. Trainings for EPİAŞ Personnel: The training pillar of the protocol includes certificate programmes, joint courses and seminars on energy markets. The training modules provided by Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Centre (BÜYEM) aim to increase the competencies of EPİAŞ personnel. It is also planned to organise scientific events such as symposiums, congresses and conferences on energy markets.
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New Cooperation between Boğaziçi University and Development Investment Bank of Turkey
A new cooperation agreement has been signed between Boğaziçi University and the Development Investment Bank of Turkey to strengthen sustainability in Turkey and university-industry cooperation in this field. According to the signed protocol, joint projects, workshops and trainings are planned to be carried out between the two institutions in many areas such as renewable energy and natural resource efficiency, sustainable financing, water and waste management, low-carbon and smart transport within the framework of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. The agreement is expected to make significant contributions to Turkey's 2053 net zero emission target and strategies under the Paris Climate Agreement.
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Turkey's Energy Academy
Turkey's Energy Academy, which has been implemented in cooperation with Limak Energy and Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Centre (BÜYEM), is an exemplary industry-university cooperation that aims to develop qualified manpower to meet the needs of the energy sector in the fields of production, distribution and marketing, while providing solutions to youth unemployment by offering engineering students job opportunities in the energy sector.
3rd and 4th year students studying in the departments of electrical, electrical-electronics, machinery, construction, industry, energy systems, mining, petroleum, geology, meteorology and management engineering of state universities can apply toTurkey's Energy Academy. The 100 students who successfully pass the interview process are entitled to participate in the training programme and receive an internationally recognised certificate.
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https://www.limakvakfi.org/faaliyetler/turkiyenin-enerji-akademisi
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Integrated Biorefinery Concept for Bioeconomy Driven Development (INDEPENDENT)
INDEPENDENT Project is an innovative initiative under the Competitive Sectors Programme implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Technology with the financial cooperation of the European Union and the Republic of Turkey. The project is based on a bioeconomy-oriented growth model that aims to reduce fossil fuel dependency through the development of innovative products and technologies from algae-based natural resources. In line with the goal of accessible and clean energy, environmentally friendly biofuels such as bio-jet fuel, biodiesel and green biohydrogen can be produced from micro and macroalgae produced in algae production reactors established on land and at sea. With these biofuels, it is aimed to increase the energy efficiency of the industry by reducing the dependence on fossil-based energy and to create a more sustainable economy. The project also supports sectoral development by providing consultancy, project development, testing and analysis services to SMEs operating in the food, energy, environment and health sectors.
International Competitiveness for SMEs: INDEPENDENT project provides important solutions to reduce dependence on fossil fuels by offering algae-based biotechnological products to SMEs operating in the energy, food, health, environment, agriculture and livestock sectors. Within the scope of the project, biodiesel produced from algae can be used in existing diesel engines without any modification and can be blended with standard diesel fuel at a rate of 7-15%. With this innovative approach, SMEs increase their international competitiveness with economic inputs obtained from renewable and sustainable resources. In addition, with the INDEPENDENT project, consultancy, project development, know-how and technology transfer, equipment design, product testing and analysis services are provided to SMEs within the framework of Public University Industry Cooperation (KÜSİ), and sector development is ensured by creating employment.
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Energy R&D Activities
The fact that Turkey's energy portfolio is largely based on imported fossil fuels, that renewable energy resources cannot be utilised sufficiently and that there are significant opportunities for energy saving, reveals the need for transformation in the energy future of our country. Accordingly, within the scope of the INDEPENDENT project, sustainable biofuels (bio-jet fuel, biodiesel, biohydrogen, biomethane, bioethanol) are produced from algal biomass. The project carries out activities for the assessment, production, management and harvesting of biomass feedstock integration and develops a long-term R&D programme to support the bioenergy industry in Turkey.
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https://independent.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/enerji
Test-Analysis Services
INDEPENDENT project team provides test-analysis, consultancy, project development and implementation services for all products and technologies in the field of algae biotechnologies from laboratory scale to industrial production scale. These services are based on systems biology-based R&D experience and expertise and include a wide range of analyses such as genomic and transcriptomic analyses, metabolomic and proteomic analyses, bioinformatics analyses, analytical and biochemical characterisation, species identification and microbiological characterisation, single cell studies, molecular and cellular imaging, biofuel analyses and value-added product analyses with a large algal culture collection.
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https://independent.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/test-analiz
Training Services
Within the scope of the INDEPENDENT project, trainings are organised to increase the use of algae-based biotechnology products, to make communication and cooperation between stakeholders operating in related sectors effective, and to support R&D activities. While providing scientific and technological support to sector stakeholders, the INDEPENDENT team provides information, documents, legislative resources, databases and literature to guide their strategic planning. Training modules include ‘Basic Principles of Algae Cultivation,’ ‘Algae Biotechnologies’ and ‘Large Scale Algae Production and Processing’.
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https://independent.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/egitim
News
Visit from energy company to AlgBU Microtechnology Centre
Nail Maganov, CEO of the Russian-based energy company Tatneft Group of Companies, and Radik Gimatdinov, Turkey Representative, visited the AlgBU Centre for Microtechnology at the Kilyos Campus. While the delegation was informed about the ongoing energy studies in the centre, possible collaborations were also evaluated.
Comprehensive research by Boğaziçi University for the energy efficiency of buildings in 81 cities of Turkey
Boğaziçi University Department of Civil Engineering faculty member Prof. Dr. Beliz Özorhon, the BAP project titled ‘Determination of the Optimum Insulation Thickness of a Prototype Building for All Cities of Turkey with a Stochastic Approach’ aims to analyse the optimum insulation thickness required for buildings in 81 cities in our country and to implement practices that will increase energy saving and energy efficiency.
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