Waste-to-Energy Facility Investment

Converting non-recyclable municipal solid waste into energy, rather than sending it to landfill, both reduces waste volume and creates an energy source that can be sold under the YEKDEM feed-in tariff guarantee. The population growth accompanying the ongoing reconstruction process is increasing municipal waste volumes, providing a stable feedstock source for this type of facility.

What Project Types Can Be Considered?

• Municipal solid waste-to-energy generation facility
• Municipality-partnered waste incineration/energy facility
• Industrial waste-to-energy recovery facility
• Landfill gas-to-energy generation

Which Areas Should Be Considered?

Existing or planned landfill sites around Antakya and Defne are the primary areas given proximity to the waste source. İskenderun's OIZs offer a separate option for industrial-waste-driven projects.

Grid Connection and Permit Process

• Waste supply/cooperation agreement with the municipality
• Environmental permit and EIA process from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change
• Grid connection application to TEDAŞ/TEİAŞ
• Generation license application to EPDK

Incentive and Support Elements

The YEKDEM feed-in tariff guarantee applies to waste-to-energy projects as well; Region 6 incentives and municipal waste management budgets serve as additional financing sources to consider.

Points to Keep in Mind

Waste-to-energy facilities are large-scale, capital-intensive projects, so the terms of the long-term waste supply agreement with the municipality are the most critical factor determining the project's financial feasibility.