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Personal Profile
Sertaç Akar has more than 20 years of professional experience in the fields of geothermal energy and solar thermal energy; resource assessment; direct heat; power generation, development, and sustainability; hybrid thermal systems modeling for industrial process heat applications; techno‐economic analysis; manufacturing cost modeling; and global market and supply chain analysis. During his international career, he worked in Türkiye, Cyprus, the Netherlands, and the United States. He took responsibilities as a researcher, systems engineer, project manager, and energy analyst. Akar joined NREL in 2014. He has a proven track record of delivering technical expertise and organizational enhancements that elevate corporate value. His diverse background in science and engineering enhances his capabilities in multidisciplinary projects and liaisons with team members.
Research Interests
Geothermal energy (exploration, production, and development)
Concentrating solar power and concentrating solar thermal
Residential rooftop photovoltaic systems, permitting, installation and inspection
Industrial decarbonization and process heat applications
Alternative energy storage systems
Water desalinization and mineral recovery
Hybrid renewable thermal energy systems
Techno-economic feasibility analysis
Manufacturing cost and value chain analysis
Education/Academic Qualification
Master, Geological Engineering, Middle East Technical University
Bachelor, Geological Engineering, Middle East Technical University
Certificate, GIS and Remote Sensing, University of Twente
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Hybrid Solar Thermal Energy System for District Heating Application
Akar, S., Kurup, P., Boyd, M. & McMillan, C., 2024. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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RePED 250: Manufacturing and Market Analysis of High-Temperature Alternators
Kesseli, D., Akar, S. & Robins, J., 2024, 27 p.Research output: NREL › Technical Report
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SolarAPP+ Performance Review: Final Technical Report
Dalecki, E., Akar, S., Chang, D., Cook, J., Crew, S., de la Paz, J., Fensch, A., Jena, S., Nissen, K., O'Shaughnessy, E., Rivard, T., Qasim, M., Xu, K. & Yu, R., 2024, 10 p.Research output: NREL › Technical Report
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SolarAPP+ Performance Review (2023 Data)
Cook, J., Akar, S., Chang, D., Fensch, A., Nissen, K., O'Shaughnessy, E. & Xu, K., 2024, 38 p.Research output: NREL › Technical Report
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Summary Paper: An Initial Heliostat Supply Chain Analysis
Kurup, P., Akar, S., Augustine, C. & Feldman, D., 2024. 8 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper