How much solar energy does Türkiye have?

Türkiye’s solar energy capacity doubled from 9.7 GW in July 2022 to exceed 19 GW by the end of 2024. By August 2024, the country had already exceeded the 18 GW target set for 2025 in the National Energy Plan (NEP) by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR).

How many solar power plants are there in Türkiye?

Solar power installed capacity increased by 1,610 MW, compared to the end of 2021. There are 11,427 power generation plants in Türkiye and the number of unlicensed and licensed small power producers (SPPs) reached 9,353 (TEİAŞ, 2022). With solar PV installations exceeding 9 GW in less than 10 years, the PV panel production market has also expanded.

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.

Are wind and solar energy increasing in Türkiye?

Although wind and solar energy play an important role in meeting Türkiye's electricity demand, they are not increasing at a rate to meet annual increases in power demand. Wind and solar’s gains mean that fossil power grew less quickly than it otherwise would have, leading to a decline in its share of Türkiye's power.

Does Türkiye have storage-integrated solar power?

In the area of storage-integrated solar power, Türkiye is making significant progress. As of 2024, 412 solar power plants with storage, representing a combined installed capacity of over 14 GW, have received pre-licenses. This figure far exceeds the 2.1 GW storage capacity target set in the NEP for 2030.

How does wind and solar power work in Türkiye?

In recent years, wind and solar were the driving force of electricity generation from domestic sources in Türkiye. In 2024, wind and solar surpassed the peak annual electricity generation of domestic coal for the first time, permanently overtaking domestic coal. In 2024, solar power in Türkiye increased by a record 39% year-on-year.