The document discusses renewable energy, including reasons for its use, sources of renewable energy, current global status, and renewable energy in Turkey. It notes that renewable energy has wide geographical availability, helps mitigate climate change and improves energy safety. It is used globally for electricity generation, heating/cooling, transportation and off-grid energy services. Over 30 nations currently source over 21.7% of their energy supply from renewables and 120 have long term renewable plans. Turkey currently sources 19% of its energy from renewable sources mostly hydro, but aims to increase this to 30% by 2023.