What is Green Energy

Green energy refers to environmentally friendly and sustainable energy sources. This type of energy, which includes renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal, carries the name "green" because it has less impact on the environment compared to fossil fuels.

Solar Energy: Endless Potential from the Sun

Solar energy is considered as a clean and sustainable energy source formed by converting sunlight into electricity. This technology provides various advantages due to its infinite potential and its effect of minimizing carbon emissions. Harnessing the sun, which is maybe the most critical resource for our planet's existence, holds great importance for our future.

Wind Energy: Harnessing the Power of Nature

Wind energy also stands out as a green energy source that enables electricity production from natural resources. This type of energy is obtained by converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity through wind turbines. Wind energy is considered quite efficient due to its advantages such as being clean and renewable, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing energy independence.

Hydroelectric Energy: Harnessing Power from Water Resources

Hydroelectric energy refers to a green energy type obtained from water sources. The potential energy of water is converted into mechanical energy using dams or river flows and used for electricity generation. Additionally, it serves the purpose of water resource management such as water control, irrigation, and flood prevention. Hydroelectric energy stands out as an environmentally friendly alternative by utilizing the natural power of water for electricity production.

Biomass Energy: Production of Energy from Organic Matter

Biomass energy refers to the energy obtained from organic matter and is generally produced by burning fermentation, or chemical processes of plants, waste, or organic materials. This energy source provides environmentally friendly energy production by utilizing organic waste generated through biological processes. Biomass energy contributes to waste management while preserving biological diversity.

Environmental Advantages of Green Energy

Environmental advantages of green energy are based on significantly fewer adverse environmental effects compared to fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal utilize natural resources to generate energy, minimizing carbon emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuels.

This situation plays a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. Additionally, green energy projects generally have less impact on ecosystems and offer the potential to use natural resources more sustainably. The adoption of green energy represents an important step in providing environmentally friendly energy production, preserving ecosystems, and supporting biological diversity.

In summary, green energy is of great importance as it meets our increasing energy needs while minimizing our negative impact on nature.

As Borusan Cat, with our company’s purpose statement "We Create Solutions for a Better World" we offer green energy solutions that contribute to preserving the future of our planet. In addition to adding solar energy solutions to our portfolio for our customers, we also meet the energy needs of our facilities using solar energy. In this context, we cover a significant portion of our facility's energy needs with solar panels installed on the roof of our Adana plant. With a 25-year working guarantee, this system offers an advantageous amortization period of around 2 years. In this way, while providing cost advantages, we increase the benefit we provide to our environment by shifting towards green energy.

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