Türkiye’s renewable energy installed capacity has reached nearly 60 percent of the total electricity capacity as of Sunday, according to a report by the semi-official Anadolu Agency on Tuesday.
Türkiye’s renewable energy sources now account for nearly 60 percent of its total electricity capacity, according to the semi-official Anadolu Agency.
Türkiye’s total installed electricity capacity has reached 116,605 megawatts, with clean energy sources contributing around 70,000 megawatts.
There are 33,671 renewable energy power plants across the country.
Driven by increasing energy demand, Türkiye has boosted investments in wind and solar power to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports and improve its current account deficit.
Key figures include solar energy capacity at 20,416 megawatts, making up 17.5 percent of total installed capacity and about 30 percent of the renewable capacity. Wind energy capacity stands at 13,046 megawatts, accounting for 11 percent of total installed electricity capacity and 18.7 percent of the renewable mix. Hydropower capacity reaches 32,203 megawatts, representing 27 percent of total electricity capacity and 46 percent of renewable energy generation. Other renewable sources include geothermal power at 1,734 megawatts and biomass energy at 2,123 megawatts.