How much solar power will Türkiye have in 2035?

Although Türkiye has added 11 GW of wind and solar capacity in the last five years, other European countries have proved this is possible in a single year. According to the NEP, solar energy capacity is set to reach 52 GW in 2035. To meet this target, an annual average of 3.4 GW of new solar capacity is foreseen to be added.

How much did Türkiye pay for electricity generation in 2023?

Türkiye paid a total of $3.7 billion USD for imported coal for electricity generation in 2023. Türkiye added 2 GW of solar power capacity in 2023, increasing solar’s share of total electricity generation from 4.9% in 2022 to 5.7% in 2023.

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.

How many MW will Türkiye have in 2023?

Despite the low capacity installed in 2023, Türkiye has an average installation of 960 MW over the last five years, thus, it is evident that the set target is far from ambitious.

Will solar power increase in 2035?

Türkiye’s National Energy Plan predicts that solar will account for 28% of total installed generation capacity in 2035 and energy storage systems will reach 7.5 GW of installed capacity by that date. The plan assumes installed solar capacity will increase by 3 GW per year to 2030, rising to 4 GW per year from 2030 to 2035.

What happened to natural gas in Türkiye in 2023?

Consequently, Türkiye witnessed a reduction of approximately 50% in the cost of electricity generation from imported coal in 2023 compared to the previous year. The price of natural gas did not fall at the same rate, meaning natural gas lost its cost advantage over imported coal as of September 2022.