ENERGY EXPLORATION & EXPLOITATION, vol.27, no.4, pp.295-306, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)
An assessment of the applicability of EU biomass technologies in Turkey is presented. SWOT analysis was applied for the implementation of EU biomass technology in Turkey. Market overview, EU biomass technologies implementation in Turkey, market competition and comparison with competing fuels, manufacturers-distribution channels-sales networks, application areas, investment incentives-financing techniques, the changing market conditions and critical success factors were assessed in this study. An ultimate objective of this study is to transfer the European experience and practices relative to the overall framework of managing agricultural waste.