6th
Türkiye's rank in Europe by installed electricity capacity, with nearly 120 GW as of 2025.
3rd
Türkiye's rank in energy consumption in Europe and the wider region.
120 GW
Türkiye's combined wind and solar installed capacity goal by 2035.
55%
Clean generation share targeted by 2035, up from 45% in 2024.
4.8 GW
Capacity of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant under construction set to deliver baseload, carbon-free electricity.
USD-based FiT
10-year USD-based Feed-in Tariff ensuring stable and predictable cash flows for renewable investors.
Streamlined processes
Accelerated approval and permitting processes that streamline project development timelines.
33 GW pipeline
Battery-integrated wind and solar projects in pre-licensing, forming one of Europe's largest storage-backed pipelines.
2,000 MW
Capacity awarded in the early 2025 auction, part of regular annual auctions offering consistent, transparent opportunities for new investors.
Growing Population, Expanding Economy, Rising Demand
Türkiye’s young and dynamic population, rapidly growing economy, and accelerating industrialization and urbanization continue to drive energy demand upwards. These structural trends, combined with the country’s strategic location at the nexus of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, reinforce Türkiye’s ambition to become a regional energy hub.
Electricity Sector Snapshot
- Electricity Generation (2024): approximately 343 TWh
- Installed Capacity (mid-2025): approximately 119.6 GW
- Market Characteristics: Liberalized, investor-friendly market with a robust regulatory framework and strong private-sector participation.
- Future Focus:
- Scaling up renewable capacity and accelerating integration of storage solutions to support the green transition.
- Modernization of transmission and distribution grids to enhance reliability and enable higher penetration of renewables.
- Nuclear Energy: The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (4.8 GW) is under construction. Once operational, it will supply baseload, carbon-free electricity—bolstering both supply security and Türkiye's decarbonization trajectory.
Renewable Energy and Capacity Mix (mid-2025)
- Solar Power: 22.9 GW
- Wind Power: >13.5 GW
- Hydropower: 32.3 GW (around 27 percent of total capacity)
- Geothermal Power: approximately 1.7 GW, placing Türkiye among the top global geothermal markets.
- Battery-Integrated Projects: around 33 GW of wind and solar projects with battery storage are currently in the pre-license phase, demonstrating strong momentum in the development pipeline.
- Future Target: By 2035, Türkiye aims to reach 120 GW of combined wind and solar capacity, significantly strengthening its renewable generation profile.
- Overall: Renewables already account for more than 58% of installed capacity, positioning Türkiye among Europe's leading renewable energy markets.
Strategic Framework and Incentives- Auction Mechanism: Transparent and competitive framework for renewable project allocation. The most recent auction was held in early 2025 for 2,000 MW, and such tenders are organized regularly on an annual basis.
- Hybrid Projects: Integration of renewables + storage enhances system flexibility and unlocks new business models.
- YEKDEM: Dollar-based Renewable Energy Support Mechanism offering long-term, predictable revenue streams to investors.
- Net Zero 2053: Renewables, energy efficiency, and storage are the foundational pillars of Türkiye's decarbonization agenda.
Natural Gas, LNG, and Storage
- Natural Gas Consumption: Approximately 53 bcm annually
- LNG & FSRU Infrastructure:
- Onshore Terminals: Marmara Ereğlisi (37 mcm/day), Egegaz Aliağa (40 mcm/day)
- FSRUs: Etki Liman (28 mcm/day), Ertuğrul Gazi (28 mcm/day), Saros (28 mcm/day)
- Total capacity across LNG, FSRU, and storage facilities: approximately 276 mcm/day
- Underground Storage Expansion:
- Current: approximately 5.8 bcm (Silivri 4.6 bcm, Lake Tuz 1.2 bcm)
- Target: 13.4 bcm by 2028, strengthening seasonal balancing and long-term supply security
- Sakarya Gas Field (Black Sea):
- Wind & Solar Auctions: Regular annual tenders provide predictable opportunities. The latest auction (early 2025) awarded 2,000 MW of capacity, demonstrating continued government commitment.
- Hybrid Projects with Storage: Around 33 GW of wind and solar projects integrated with battery storage are under development at the pre-license stage, offering a substantial pipeline for investors.
- Self-Consumption Market: Large-scale solar projects developed for self-consumption are creating new opportunities in Energy Performance Contracts (EPC/ESCO model), enabling efficiency gains and tailored renewable solutions for industrial consumers.
- Transmission and Grid Modernization: Ongoing investments in upgrading the grid and smart systems will support further integration of renewables and open new business areas for technology providers.
