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How has wind & solar influenced electricity generation 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. “Wind and solar overtaking electricity from domestic coal is a huge moment for Türkiye.

Did wind power overtake coal power in Türkiye in 2024?

Wind and solar power in Türkiye permanently overtook electricity from domestic coal in 2024, even surpassing domestic coal power’s historic peak. Ember’s Türkiye Electricity Review, published for the fourth consecutive year, analyses Türkiye’s electricity generation and consumption data in 2024.

What happened to solar power in Türkiye in 2024?

In 2024, solar power in Türkiye increased by a record 39% year-on-year. This pushed solar’s share of electricity to 7.5%, up from 5.7% in 2023. Wind remained steady at 10.7%, close to the previous year’s level of 10.6%. As a result, the total share of wind and solar in electricity generation surpassed 18%.

What are Türkiye's 2035 installed capacity targets?

Türkiye’s newly announced 2035 installed capacity targets, unveiled during COP29, aim to quadruple the country’s current wind and solar capacity. If achieved, by 2035 the share of fossil power generation could drop to below 20% and wind and solar rise to 49%.