Technical Assistance for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Support for the Municipalities and Universities
Client
European Commission
Duration April 2019 – April 2022

Background
The main objective of the project is to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in Municipalities, Universities and research institutions in Turkey. The implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects will improve the overall energy system mainly by reducing fossil fuel consumption and transmission loses and will help Turkey in achieving its energy policy targets. The implementation of local projects will increase the public awareness since municipalities and universities have huge impact on local communities. Furthermore, transferring know-how and developing local technologies by increasing R&D activities will have positive impact on the countries energy security and increase the added value of the works.
Project goals and results
- Enhanced capacity of the municipalities and universities in relation to renewable energy and energy efficiency applications
- Initiation and contribution to energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in municipalities and university campuses.
- Supporting R&D applications for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
Tasks of IREES
As a service provider IREES role in the project focuses on delivering expert support activities for R&D projects which will support universities and research institutions in Turkey in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Additionally, it will ensure dissemination of success stories and achievements of these universities and research institutions to other universities in Turkey though a set of awareness raising measures.
Project partner
GIZ International Services – Coordinator
Eptisa Group – Consortium Partner
Eptisa Mühendislik Ltd. – Consortium Partner
Obermeyer Planen + Beraten GMBH – Consortium Partner
Life Enerji – Consortium Partner
Fraunhofer ISI – Service Provider
Dena – Service Provider
FutureCamp – Service Provider
Beuth University of Applied Sciences – Service Provider
SHURA – Service Provider
Ekodenge – Service Provider