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.

What are the main sources of electricity in Türkiye?

The shares of resources in electricity generation in 2024 were as follows: Coal: 35.2%, Natural gas: 18.9%, Hydropower: 21.5%, Wind: 10.5%, Solar: 7.5% from Geothermal: 3.2%, Other Sources: 3.2%. By the end of May 2025, the installed capacity of Türkiye has reached 119,271 MW.

How much power will Türkiye have in 2035?

According to Türkiye’s 2020–2035 National Energy Plan, Türkiye’s power generation capacity will reach 189.7 GW in 2035 (a 79% increase from 2023). Türkiye’s share of renewable energy will increase to 64.7% with solar power capacity increasing 432% and wind capacity increasing 158%.

How much electricity does Türkiye generate a year?

More than one-third (36%) of Türkiye’s electricity generation (322 TWh) in 2023 came from coal-fired power plants. In 2023, 72 TWh was generated from imported coal, surpassing the record in 2022 of 63 TWh and an all-time high in terms of the amount of electricity generated annually from imported coal.

Can Türkiye utilise its rooftop solar potential?

Türkiye can utilise its rooftop solar potential to catch up with installation rates in EU countries and get on track to meet its clean energy targets. Rooftops in Türkiye have a technical potential of 120 GW and can meet 45% of the country’s total electricity demand.

Is Türkiye a regulated electricity market?

Türkiye has a semi-liberalized and moderately regulated market. Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) is Türkiye’s electricity spot market, which manages day-ahead and intraday markets where 40% of electricity is traded among 854 market participants. EXIST’s website features electricity prices in real time.