ERTUĞRUL SELÇUK GÜLDÜLER

Renewable Implementation for Climate Mitigation: Bağcılar Municipality Energy Based Mitigation Project

Abstract

Amidst the global imperative to combat climate change, this project proposes the establishment of Solar Power Plants in Istanbul’s Bağcılar Municipality as a pivotal measure for mitigation and sustainable energy transition. Through rigorous needs assessments and analysis of local conditions, solar energy emerged as the optimal renewable resource for reducing carbon emissions and meeting electricity demands. The project’s primary objective aligns with Bağcılar Municipality’s Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP), aiming to install a 171.72 kWp Solar Power Plant to generate 203.9 MWh of electricity and prevent 100,318 kg of carbon emissions. Funded by the Central Project Management Agency of Lithuania, in collaboration with Bağcılar Municipality, this initiative targets Bağcılar residents as indirect beneficiaries, offering cleaner energy and environmental benefits. Additionally, the municipality stands to gain from reduced costs and enhanced sustainability. The project’s relevance extends beyond local objectives, contributing to broader themes of climate change mitigation and sustainable development. Through knowledge dissemination and capacity building, it synergizes with existing initiatives while avoiding duplication. This project represents a scholarly approach to energy transition, promising significant contributions to regional priorities and positioning solar energy as a key element in future energy strategies.

Biography

Mr. Güldüler, holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration and a master’s degree in public administration from Istanbul University, along with a PhD in Political Science and Public Administration from Sakarya University.

His career encompasses a variety of roles in both academia and public service. He served as an associate professor specializing in Local Governments, Urban, and Environmental Policies. Additionally, he worked as an overseas education consultant and held positions within Gaziosmanpaşa Municipality and the Istanbul Electric Tram and Tunnel Establishments (IETT) General Directorate, including Deputy Inspector, Inspector, Internal Auditor, and Head of Financial Services Department. Mr. Güldüler also served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Istanbul Enerji A.Ş. and as Expert Personnel in the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Assembly Audit Commission.

In academia, he teaches “Metropolitan Municipality Management” at Marmara University and has authored books on ethical behavior in the public sector and metropolitan municipality management. Furthermore, he has contributed chapters to publications covering topics such as internal audit, corporate risk management, management of water utilities, strategic management, and urban public transportation.