The KOP Energy Efficiency Mobile Survey Vehicle project, which will contribute to increasing the energy efficiency of industrial enterprises and public institutions, was implemented by the Konya Plain Project (KOP) Regional Development Administration, the Konya Chamber of Industry and the Provincial Directorate of Industry and Technology.
With the technical devices used in mobile survey vehicles, energy losses and leaks are recorded in detail, from production to pump systems, from compressed air lines to insulation and flue gas systems.
Based on the data obtained, concrete improvement steps are planned to reduce both energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
The recommended improvements were implemented in around 50 percent of the systems measured.
The survey vehicle was deployed in 15 provinces, including the KOP region (Konya, Karaman, Aksaray, Niğde, Kırşehir, Kırıkkale, Nevşehir and Yozgat), with Konya being the main focus.
The measurements were carried out at 193 locations
Murat Karakoyunlu, President of the KOP Regional Development Administration, shared the details of his efforts to increase energy efficiency.
Stating that they have created important energy efficiency infrastructure in the region, Karakoyunlu reminded that the Energy Efficiency Center was established for the first time within Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University under the responsibility of the KOP Regional Development Administration.
Explaining that the mobile energy efficiency measurement vehicle put into operation is equipped with devices that enable on-site measurement of energy consumption, Karakoyunlu said: “We collect all energy-related measurements in facilities and buildings in a single system. Our goal is to clearly identify energy losses and leaks in the measured facility or building and ensure that necessary corrections are made. The project started in 2023. So far, measurements have been carried out at 193 locations in 147 companies and Institutions carried out.” he said.
59,000 tons of CO2 emissions can be avoided
Karakoyunlu emphasized that the work carried out achieved an energy efficiency of 9,600 TEP (tons of oil equivalent) annually:
“In this way, approximately 59,000 tons of CO2 emissions are avoided. The current economic equivalent of energy inefficiency is approximately 8.5 million dollars. The investment amount required to correct the identified problems is 12.7 million dollars. This shows that the revisions can pay for themselves in approximately 1.5 years. The increase in efficiency also forms an important basis for investments in renewable energies. Thanks to the efficiency to be achieved by the measured systems, savings are achieved that are equal to one Energy capacity of approximately 40 megawatts when investing in renewable energy corresponds to “We view savings as a separate concept and efficiency as a separate concept.” Our basic approach is to first ensure the proper and qualified operation of existing systems and then to implement investments in renewable energies.”
Drawing attention to the extent of the efficiency potential achieved, Karakoyunlu said: “The energy waste in the facilities we measure today is equivalent to about 10 percent of the energy produced in the Ermenek Dam. If this system is expanded, we can ensure that much larger parts of society can benefit from our existing energy resources.” he said.
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