A beach in Turkey
Turkey’s renewable energy sector has seen a significant leap with the allocation of 7,500 megawatts (MW) of renewable capacity for industrial use this year. This move is aimed at reducing foreign oil and gas dependence and lowering the current account deficit, according to Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar. He has stated that $5 billion USD in investments will be made for renewables.
With over 2,800 MW in renewable energy capacity installations last year, Turkey has increased the share of renewables in electricity production to 42% of its total energy needs. Bayraktar has also emphasized the national target of 5,000 MW of annual renewable energy additions, aligning with Turkey’s strategy to address the current account deficit and tackle climate change.
As the carbon border adjustment looms in 2026, manufacturers are urged to cut carbon emissions, with renewable energy playing a crucial role in this effort.
Solar power is a growing part of Turkey’s renewable energy mix, with 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar panels generating 5% of the country’s electricity. Solar thermal energy, used for heating water on home roofs, is also an important renewable resource in the country. Despite having a similar climate to Spain, Turkey has lagged behind in the installation of solar power.
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