Jeotermal Enerji Derneği

What Jeotermal Enerji Derneği does

Jeotermal Enerji Derneği (JED) is a Turkish nonprofit professional association ("derneği") founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ankara's Çankaya district, constituted to promote and develop Turkey's geothermal energy resources. Its stated mission is to create accurate information and awareness about the geothermal sector and to make Turkey's potential in this area more visible. JED serves as the principal industry voice for geothermal in Turkey, representing corporate members that include major operators such as Zorlu Enerji, MB Holding's MEGE–Menderes Geothermal, Sanko Enerji, Ignıs H2 Enerji, and Karizma Enerji, alongside honorary and individual members.

The association's offerings consist of membership services, informational publications, and convening activities rather than commercial products. Its product portfolio includes the JED Bülten e-bulletin (published on a roughly bi-monthly cadence), JED TV (a multimedia platform with Bloomberg HT and YouTube video content), Sektörel Raporlar (sectoral reports on Turkey's geothermal market), and event programming such as the International Geothermal Investment Summit (co-organized with sister association JEMYAD), the Sustainable Manisa Summit, member summer meetings, and institutional support for the 2029 International Geothermal Congress in Izmir. Distribution is via a corporate-membership direct sales model for domestic enterprise buyers, complemented by earned-media campaigns on television, print, and digital channels.

JED's business model is nonprofit and membership-funded; it does not sell commercial products or services and does not publicly disclose its pricing or revenue. It generates value for members through advocacy on policy issues such as the YEKDEM renewable-energy support scheme, technical expertise on geothermal applications (electricity generation and greenhouse heating), networking with international investors and government bodies, and awareness-building around Turkey's positioning—seventh globally and first in Europe for geothermal greenhouse capacity, with over 7,000 decares of current capacity versus a stated 150,000-decare potential. Customer segments include geothermal energy producers (primary), the agricultural sector using geothermal heating, government institutions (Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change), and international investors evaluating Turkish opportunities.

Name

Jeotermal Enerji Derneği

Legal name

Jeotermal Enerji Derneği

Website

https://jeotermalenerjidernegi.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jeotermal Enerji Derneği (JED) is a Turkish nonprofit professional association founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ankara that promotes Turkey's geothermal energy sector through advocacy, publications, events, and member services for operators, agriculture, government, and international investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Industry Association / Geothermal Energy Advocacy

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs (EUAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Geothermal energy association
• Renewable energy advocacy
• Industry membership organization
• Geothermal sector reporting
• Energy policy representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Çankaya

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jeotermal Enerji Derneği (JED) is a nonprofit professional association that promotes and develops Turkey's geothermal energy sector through industry advocacy, policy representation (e.g., YEKDEM scheduling), and stakeholder networking. It delivers informational services including the JED Bülten e-bulletin, JED TV multimedia content, sectoral reports, and member events such as the International Geothermal Investment Summit (IGIS).

Product overview

Jeotermal Enerji Derneği (JED) is a non-profit industry association for geothermal energy in Turkey, not a product company. The organization operates a portfolio of membership services and informational publications, including the JED Bülten e-bulletin series, JED TV multimedia content platform, sectoral reports, and event organization. These offerings support the geothermal energy industry through information sharing, networking, and advocacy rather than commercial product delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JED Bülten (E-Bulletin) An electronic bulletin published approximately bi-monthly by the association covering geothermal energy sector news, activities, and developments in Turkey, distributed to members and stakeholders.
• JED TV A multimedia platform on the JED website featuring interviews, documentaries, and program recordings related to geothermal energy and the association's activities, including appearances on Bloomberg HT programs and industry event coverage.
• Sektörel Raporlar (Sectoral Reports) Sectoral reports published by the association covering Turkey's geothermal energy market, investments, and policy developments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turkey has over 7,000 decares of geothermal greenhouse area with potential to reach 150,000 decares
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Zorlu EnerjicoreOthersZorlu Enerji is a major Turkish energy company and represents the geothermal sector on Jeotermal Enerji Derneği's Board of Directors. Chairman Ali Kındap represents Zorlu Enerji on the board. The partnership represents deep industry collaboration through board representation.
• MEGE - Menderes GeothermalcoreOthersMEGE - Menderes Geothermal is a subsidiary of MB Holding and hosts JED's summer meetings at their facilities. Board member Kutlu Çakır represents MEGE on the board. They showcased Sultan Sera geothermal greenhouse complex (80 decares) to German delegation.
• Ignıs H2 Enerji Üretim A.ŞcoreOthersIgnıs H2 Enerji Üretim A.Ş is represented on JED's Board of Directors by Cannur Bozkurt, indicating active membership in the geothermal association.
• Sanko EnerjicoreOthersSanko Enerji is represented on the board by Hüsnü Dökmeci. Their General Manager Deputy participated as a speaker at the International Geothermal Investment Summit discussing Turkey's net zero targets.
• Karizma Enerji A.ŞcoreOthersKarizma Enerji A.Ş is represented on JED's Board of Directors by Kubilay Çevik.
• MB HoldingminorOthersMB Holding provides hospitality for JED's traditional summer meetings through its subsidiary MEGE - Menderes Geothermal facilities at Aydın Aymira Hotel.
• Türkerler HoldingminorOthersTürkerler Holding is scheduled to host the next JED member meeting on October 9, 2025 in Manisa's Alaşehir district.
• Jeotermal Enerji Yatırımcıları Derneği (JEMYAD)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerJEMYAD organized the International Geothermal Investment Summit (IGIS) in Ürgüp-Nevşehir, with JED's Chairman Ali Kındap moderating a session. This represents joint industry collaboration on international investor outreach.
• T.C. Çevre, Şehircilik ve İklim Değişikliği Bakanlığı (Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change)strategicOthersMinistry representative Mehrali Ecer (Deputy Head of Climate Change) participated in IGIS summit discussing geothermal's role in Turkey's climate goals.
• T.C. Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanlığı (Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources)strategicOthersMinistry representative Mustafa Çalışkan (Director of Renewable Energy and New Technologies) spoke at the IGIS summit on Turkey's geothermal strategy.
• Nasıl Bir Ekonomi GazetesiminorOthersJED Chairman Ali Kındap visited the newspaper's General Coordinator Vahap Munyar (also Chairman of Turkey Journalists Association) to discuss geothermal sector status and YEKDEM scheduling issues.
• German Companies and Institutions DelegationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman companies and institution representatives visited Turkey through an Energy Ministry-organized program. JED facilitated their visit to Menderes Geothermal facilities, including DORA 3 geothermal power plant and Sultan Sera greenhouse complex, followed by B2B meetings with JED member companies.
• Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Manisa Metropolitan Municipality)minorOthersMunicipality organized the Sustainable Manisa Summit where JED Chairman presented on geothermal greenhouse agriculture's food security applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Geothermal Association (IGA): IGA is the global professional geothermal association, organizing the triennial World Geothermal Congress (WGC) which JED's planned 2029 Izmir hosting mirrors. Comparable as a sector-wide membership body promoting geothermal awareness and international collaboration.
• European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC): EGEC is the umbrella association for the European geothermal sector, providing policy advocacy in Brussels. It is comparable to JED as a regional geothermal industry voice, though with a broader European mandate and policy focus rather than a single national market.
• Enerji Sanayicileri ve İş İnsanları Derneği (ENSIA): ENSIA is a Turkish energy industry business association covering a broader energy portfolio but with a comparable advocacy and networking function, serving as a structural peer for industry-government engagement in Turkey's energy sector.
• Geothermal Rising (formerly GEA): Geothermal Rising is the leading US-based geothermal industry association. It is comparable to JED as a national-level geothermal membership body that conducts advocacy, publishes sector data, and organizes industry events, though operating in a different regulatory market.
• Türkiye Enerji Vakfı (Turkish Energy Foundation): Turkish Energy Foundation is a non-profit foundation focused on Turkey's broader energy sector policy, comparable to JED in mission scope around awareness, research, and policy engagement for energy resources, though broader than geothermal alone.

Direct peers

• Jeotermal Enerji Yatırımcıları Derneği (JEMYAD): JEMYAD is the other major Turkish geothermal energy industry association, organizing the International Geothermal Investment Summit (IGIS). It competes with JED for member representation, government mindshare, and convening power in the same niche.
• Türkiye Rüzgar Enerjisi Birliği (TÜREB): TÜREB is the Turkish Wind Energy Association, a peer Turkish renewable energy industry body with similar structure (membership organization, policy advocacy, sector data reporting, events) and comparable government engagement patterns in Ankara.
• Güneş Enerjisi Sanayicileri ve Endüstrisi Derneği (GENSED): GENSED is the Turkish solar energy industry association, structurally a direct peer as a domestic renewable energy membership body engaging with YEKDEM-related policy, government ministries, and international investors on Turkey's energy transition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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