Share of Solar and Wind Energy in Turkey's Electricity Generation Increased

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

With investments made in Turkey in recent years, the share of solar and wind energy in electricity generation has increased exponentially, breaking historical records.

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Thanks to Turkey's recent investments in renewable energy, the share of solar and wind in electricity generation has increased significantly. The share of solar energy reached 11.6%, while the share of wind energy reached 12.1%.

Increase in Renewable Energy Generation

The momentum Turkey has achieved in solar and wind energy investments has significantly increased the share of these resources in generation, providing a major transformation in energy supply.

Change in the Share of Solar and Wind

The share of solar energy in electricity generation increased 28-fold to 11.6% in the 2016-2026 period, while the share of wind rose to 12.1%.

National Energy and Mining Policy

With the policy put forward by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in 2016, the share of solar and wind in electricity generation increased exponentially.

Developments in Installed Power Capacity

As of July, the share of solar in total installed electricity capacity increased nearly 19-fold to 21.7%, while the share of wind rose to 12.1%.

All-Time Monthly Record

Electricity generation from solar energy reached an all-time high on a monthly basis in July with 5.37 billion kilowatt-hours.

Assessments by Minister Bayraktar

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar emphasized that they have achieved a major transformation over the last 10 years.

COP31 Targets to be Held in Antalya

It was stated that the success achieved will be carried to an even higher level with new targets to be set at COP31 to be held in Antalya.