Türkiye s solar and wind power generation system

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.

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.

How did wind and solar affect Türkiye's energy consumption?

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. In the five-year period from 2019 to 2024, Türkiye experienced a 14% increase in electricity consumption (+42 TWh). Three quarters of this increase was met by the rise in wind and solar generation.

How has Turkish wind energy changed over the past two years?

Over the past two years, the growth of Turkish wind energy has slowed, following four years of steady expansion. Between 2018 and 2020, the installed capacity of wind power increased by 26%, with a parallel 24% increase in overall electricity generation.

Does Türkiye have a wind and solar auction?

In Türkiye’s wind and solar auctions held between 2017 and 2022, 5.8 GW of capacity was allocated. However, only 11% of the awarded wind capacity and 51% of the solar capacity have been commissioned. Starting in 2025, Türkiye plans to hold 2 GW of auctions annually, making them a key tool in achieving the 2035 targets.

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.