Renewable energy (RE) is a vital stream of the global energy transition toward sustainable alternatives. Various mitigation strategies, such as enhancing energy efficiency, utilizing fuel switching, deploying nuclear power and adopting carbon capture, have been developed. Of these, RE has captured the most attention globally, especially in the power sector. Despite this global trend, however, RE penetration differs significantly across countries. Some countries, such as Denmark, generate half of their power from renewable resources. In contrast, many others, such as Russia, are generating less than 1% of their power from renewable resources as of 2018. These data facts raise the important question of whether this heterogeneity in RE penetration reflects countries’ potentials.
Senior Fellow-Climate & Sustainability
Dr. Yilmaz currently works as a senior fellow I in the Climate and Sustainability program. His current research agenda aims…
Dr. Yilmaz currently works as a senior fellow I in the Climate and Sustainability program. His current research agenda aims to enhance our understanding of the financial and economic consequences of the sustainable energy transition and to design effective policies to balance risk and growth prospects. Prior to joining KAPSARC, Dr. Yilmaz worked as an economist at the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, where he was actively involved in the research and the design of policies for the private and banking sectors. He also worked as a consultant for the World Bank and spent a year as an assistant professor of economics at ADA University. He has authored various academic and policy articles and attended academic conferences and workshops. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Calgary.
Expertise
- Sustainable Finance and Investment
- Applied Banking and Finance
- Corporate Taxation
- Public Economics
- Applied Micro-Econometrics
Publications See all Fatih Yılmaz’s publications
Southeast Asia and the Circular Carbon Economy: A Rapidly Developing Region
Renewable energy (RE) is a vital stream of the global energy transition toward sustainable alternatives.…
12th September 2024Middle East and North Africa and the Circular Carbon Economy: Seizing the Potential for Action
Renewable energy (RE) is a vital stream of the global energy transition toward sustainable alternatives.…
12th September 2024