Since the first day of the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake, there have been electricity problems in the regions.

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Since the first day of the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake, there have been electricity problems in the regions.

At this point, the sun, which is a fuel-free and natural energy source, has been partially activated. In order to meet the energy needs, solar panels were installed in some containers. Companies producing solar energy also sent their solar panels to the regions. Panels installed to meet the electricity needs of containers; it can meet urgent needs such as lighting, phone chargers and refrigerators.

AVERAGE 3-4 THOUSAND DOLLARS
Solar Energy Industrialists and Industry Association (GENSED) Secretary General Hakan Erkan stated that 3-4 kilowatt systems with four panels are installed in the containers. Erkan said, “Our members have installed many systems, in addition to these systems, we aim to meet the needs of 100 more containers. Our first goal is to install solar panels in places where electricity can go later. There is a lot of demand. There are more than 30 panel manufacturers in Turkey. First of all, the products that were in stock in these companies went to the region. A panel is produced in three or four days,” he said. Stating that panel prices vary according to size and quality, Hakan Erkan noted that a system consisting of four panels, an inverter and two batteries costs 3-4 thousand dollars on average. Erkan said that there may be a need for solar panels for six more months in rural areas.
WE ARE READY FOR ISTANBUL EARTHQUAKE
Erkan said, “Unfortunately, there are no large lands left in ISTANBUL. But it is necessary to prepare every possible region and park in advance. Earthquake roadmap needs to be prepared. Because generators will not be enough for all sides. When you keep the phone traffic alive with a panel, a battery, the movement starts.”
Solar3GW Chairman of the Board Yusuf Bahadır Turhan stated that it should be in a structure where energy is produced where it is consumed. underlined. Turhan said, “Micro grids need to be created to source electricity from the sun. We hear that most villages need electricity in earthquake regions. Village SPPs should be established in order to provide electricity immediately in case of disaster. Because the SPPs in the field are extremely common,” he said. Stating that the stand-alone operation feature should be added to the power plants to be established from now on, Turhan said, “Mobile micro SPP systems including mobile solar panels and battery storage can be kept ready in all earthquake zones. Thus, in case of disaster, these systems can be shipped to the region quickly.”