Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
16. Ulusal/ 4. Uluslararası Çevre Mühendisliği Kongresi, Samsun, Türkiye, 15 - 17 Ekim 2025, ss.1, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Increasing energy
demand, depletion of fossil fuel reserves, and the need to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions are increasing the importance of renewable energy sources.
Biomass-based biofuel production offers a significant opportunity for
sustainable energy production, especially in regions with intense agricultural
activity. The aim of this study is to comparatively demonstrate the
biomass-based biofuel production potential in Aydın Province, Turkey, between
2022 and 2024. In this context, the amounts of animal manures, plant residues,
and organic urban waste were determined using data from the Provincial
Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry and the Biomass Energy Potential Atlas
(BEPA). Biogas and energy equivalents were calculated using conversion
coefficients found in the literature. The findings revealed that sheep numbers
remained largely stable between 2022 and 2024, while increases were observed in
cattle and poultry populations. Poultry, in particular, contributed most
significantly to the increase in total biomass-based energy potential. The
comparative analysis demonstrated that animal waste, along with plant and urban
waste, is a critical component of Aydın's renewable energy portfolio. The
results offer significant insights for policymakers and stakeholders in
optimizing regional biofuel production and developing sustainable energy
strategies.
Key Words: Biofuel, Biomass, Aydın province, Energy production potential