Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SECAP)

The Municipality of Çankaya has launched preparatory work on a Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SECAP) to address climate change and implement sustainable energy policies. In this project, for which GTE provides technical consultancy, the goals include identifying climate-related risks in Çankaya, developing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and taking steps to adapt to climate change.

As part of this effort, a comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory for Çankaya District and the Çankaya Municipality will be prepared, the climate-related risks faced by Çankaya will be analyzed and prioritized, options to reduce carbon emissions will be identified, and a detailed roadmap to strengthen climate resilience will be developed. The project is expected to be completed by May 2025.

CircularPSP: Innovative Solutions for the Circular Economy

The “CircularPSP: Innovative Solutions for the Circular Economy” project, coordinated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, is supported under the European Union Horizon 2020 program. The consortium, which includes GTE, also comprises stakeholders such as Circular Berlin, Forum Virium Helsinki, Sandyford Business District, Município de Guimarães, Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner, Skupnost občin Slovenije, ReLondon, empirica Communication and Technology Research, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes – EEIP.

CircularPSP aims to develop innovative circular economy solutions for municipalities and local businesses by embracing the principles of the circular economy. These solutions enable local economies to implement circular practices more effectively while providing information and guidance to support sustainability goals. The project seeks to promote the reduction of environmental impacts and the widespread adoption of the circular economy.

The Technical Feasibility of Izmir Resource Efficiency Center

“Izmir Resource Efficiency Center” project, initiated by Izmir Development Agency (IZKA) in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Technology, aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability capacities of businesses in the Izmir Atatürk Organized Industrial Zone by providing guidance on industrial symbiosis, digital transformation, clean energy, and carbon management. GTE plays a crucial role during the technical feasibility phase, offering consultancy in critical areas such as infrastructure setup, human resource planning, cost-benefit analysis, and the development of sustainable business models.

Following the feasibility study outcomes, the center will create shared spaces for the private sector, accelerating production, R&D, and innovation activities while boosting regional competitiveness.

Sanliurfa OIZ Wastewater Recovery Efficiency Project

The “Wastewater Recovery Efficiency Project,” led by GTE with the support of the Karacadag Development Agency and under the advisory of Prof. Dr. Erkan Sahinkaya from Istanbul Medeniyet University, is being implemented in alignment with the priorities of the World Bank-Financed Turkey Organized Industrial Zones Project financial support program.

The project, in collaboration with Sanliurfa Organized Industrial Zone, aims to ensure the effective and efficient management of water resources and serves as a model for the green transformation of industry in Turkey. Existing technologies for wastewater recovery in SUOIZ have been evaluated, preliminary designs have been developed, and feasibility studies have been conducted to assess the project’s economic, technical, and environmental aspects, including approximate investment and operating costs.

You can access the full feasibility report below.

Şanlıurfa OIZ Wastewater Recovery Efficieny Project Technical Feasibility Report

Cerkezkoy Organized Industrial Zone Wastewater Recovery Project

GTE is serving as a technical consultant for a project aimed at recovering wastewater generated from various sectors, such as textiles, chemicals, electronics, and food, operating within the Cerkezkoy Organized Industrial Zone (COIZ). The project intends for the recovered wastewater to be used as process water in the companies within the OSB.

As part of the World Bank’s Green OIZ program, a wastewater recovery facility with an initial capacity of 25,000 m³/day will be established in COIZ. The plan is to recover the produced wastewater and use it as a secondary water source for 17 companies within the OSB. This is expected to help reduce the pressure on water resources and contribute to the sustainable management of these resources. In this context, a comprehensive feasibility study is being conducted. The study aims to present detailed outcomes evaluating the project’s technical, economic, environmental, and social impacts.

The project report “Creating a Roadmap for the Development of the Wind Turbine Recycling Sector in Izmir” is published

We have completed the project “Creating a Roadmap for the Development of the Wind Turbine Recycling Sector in Izmir Province”, which we provided technical consultancy as GTE, carried out by Izmir Development Agency.

Within the scope of the project, we evaluated the cyclical management possibilities of wind turbine components, which have started to attract attention in the world in recent years. We hope that the project outputs will be beneficial for all stakeholders in terms of #sustainability in the rapidly developing wind industry in Izmir and Turkey.

You can access the “Izmir Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Roadmap” report via the link below.


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