Usage of geothermal sources in Kırşehir within the context of sustainable environment

Abstract

İntroduction. Nowadays, countries struggle for dominance to increase their economic potential. To achieve this goal, the capacity for energy production and its use has gained great importance. Aim of the study. Point out importance of Kırşehir natural geothermal potantial and critices usage methods. Methods. In the research, as the technique of data collection, literature investigation on the subject has been carried out. Conclusion. This study considers the all of different effects within the context of geothermal energy usage and tourism policy and explores the energy potential for cities, especially ones with thermal tourism, through the example of Kirsehir, ones the most prominent thermal cities in Turkey. This potantial must be developed with some effective policies applied. Key words: geothermal energy, renewable energy, sustainability, health tourism,