What type of energy does Türkiye generate?

Approximately 56% of Türkiye’s electric power generation capacity consist of renewable energy, including hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass power plants, making Türkiye the fifth-largest generator of renewable energy in Europe and the 11th largest in the world.

How can Türkiye provide diversity in energy production & storage?

As a country rich in hydroelectric capacity, Türkiye can provide diversity in energy production and storage by installing pumped storage hydroelectric power plants, a technology over a hundred years old, to its portfolio, while balancing the increasing production of wind and solar.

How has solar capacity grown in Türkiye?

This followed a huge rise in solar capacity in just two years (+8.9 GW, +82%), up from 10.9 GW installed capacity in 2022. Previously, the largest annual solar capacity growth in Türkiye was in 2017 and 2018, with capacity increases of 2.1 and 2.2 GW respectively.

How many people use solar energy in Turkey?

As a consequence of these flourishing developments, the Turkish solar energy sector currently employs over 50,000 people. The share of variable renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, in total electricity generation is expected to increase. This is considering Türkiye’s current flexibility opportunities, and renewable energy potential.

How big is Türkiye's energy storage capacity?

Türkiye’s 35 GWh storage capacity accounts for grid-scale projects alone. Global energy storage investments have surpassed 150 GWh. Türkiye has already begun installations in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Spain, leveraging its geographic advantage close to Europe.

Is Türkiye a good place to invest in solar power?

In recent years Türkiye has seen rapid growth: doubling its solar installed capacity from 2022 to 2024 and commissioning approximately 4.5 GW of new solar power plants every year during this period. On the other hand, one of the most important obstacles for new wind and solar investments is connection capacity.