This report “Türkiye surpasses 2025 solar target as capacity doubles in 2.5 years” examines the recent development of solar and wind energy capacities in Türkiye in the context of current renewable energy targets and strategies.
Key highlights from the report are:
Türkiye’s solar energy capacity doubled in two and a half years and reached 19.6 GW by the end of 2024, achieving its 2025 target one and a half years early in 2024. This rapid progress showcases the country’s potential for more ambitious future goals.
Over the past two and a half years, solar and wind energy combined have prevented $15 billion in natural gas imports, reinforcing Türkiye’s energy independence and reducing dependency on fossil fuels. Solar energy alone generated 52 TWh of electricity during this period, which accounted for 6% of the country’s total electricity supply. This avoided $5.4 billion in natural gas imports over the same period.
Türkiye could utilize untapped capacities to advance solar energy momentum through floating, storage-integrated, hybrid and rooftop solar potential. The country has a pipeline of 33 GW in pre-licensed storage-integrated solar and wind projects, far exceeding the official 2030 target of 2.1 GW. With these capacities, the country is well-positioned to sustain its renewable energy growth trajectory.
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