ALİ KINDAP
Energy Indepence with our Infinite and Sustainable Resource Geothermal Energy
Abstract
Turkey ranks first in Europe and fourth in the world in geothermal energy potential. Turkey holds strong potential to contribute to local and sustainable development with With its high capacity to utilize its geothermal resources in a multiple areas.
Despite this solid potential, the use of geothermal resources is generally limited to electricity generation. However, geothermal energy is a sustainable source that can be used directly and in indirectly across various sectors such as district heating and cooling, greenhouse cultivation, industrial drying, aquaculture, spa tourism, and mineral extraction.
The Geothermal Energy Association of Turkey (JED) works with an integrated approach that encompasses environmental, economic, and social dimensions in order to strengthen the sector’s knowledge base and raise public awareness through accurate and reliable information.
The panel will address how Turkey can better leverage its geothermal potential to support sustainable development. Topics will include effective regulations, environmental impacts, the role of geothermal in combating climate change, advanced geothermal systems, new technologies, and strategic steps forward.
Biography
General Manager Ali KINDAP graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Middle East Technical University in 1990. He began his professional career at GAMA Group of Companies and later he worked at Güris İnsaat Mühendislik A.S. He joined Zorlu Energy Group in 2008 as Deputy General Manager at Zorlu Industrial and Energy Facilities Construction Trade A.S He was appointed as the General Manager of Zorlu Energy Group on January 1, 2017. Ali KINDAP became the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Geothermal Energy Association in July 2020 and also served as a Board Member of Turkish Cogeneration Association, Board Member of Clean Energy Technologies Association, Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB), Hydrogen Technologies Association. Between 2008 and 2025, he served as the General Manager of Zorlu Energy Group.