Challenges in the CO2 emissions of the Turkish power sector: Evidence from a two-level decomposition approach

Mine Isik, Izzet Ari and Kemal Sarica

Utilities Policy, 2021, vol. 70, issue C

Abstract: Decarbonization of the energy system is urgent to avert the disruptions in the climate. Considering its share, the low carbon transition of the power sector is pivotal. Growing electricity demand poses unique challenges for Turkey to enact deep decarbonization. It is vital to uncover the contributing causes of emissions to provide strategic oversight for carbon management activities. This study investigates key drivers of CO2 emissions from the power sector using the Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index decomposition method. While efficiency improvement contributes to sustainable yet minor mitigation, changes in the fossil-fuel share indicate a cycling but significant overall impact.

Keywords: CO2 emissions; Decomposition analysis; Power sector (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2021.101227

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