Is Türkiye a regulated electricity market?

Türkiye has a semi-liberalized and moderately regulated market. Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) is Türkiye’s electricity spot market, which manages day-ahead and intraday markets where 40% of electricity is traded among 854 market participants. EXIST’s website features electricity prices in real time.

What type of energy does Türkiye generate?

Approximately 56% of Türkiye’s electric power generation capacity consist of renewable energy, including hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass power plants, making Türkiye the fifth-largest generator of renewable energy in Europe and the 11th largest in the world.

How can Türkiye reduce its reliance on imported energy?

As a net energy importer, Türkiye is keen to reduce its reliance on imported energy by increasing its use of renewable sources. By 2035, the aim is to increase the amount of renewable energy to 64.7% of the total energy capacity in Türkiye.

Is solar a primary source for hybrid power plants in Türkiye?

Solar is the secondary source for all operational and planned hybrid power plants in Türkiye. Turkey's policy instrument to incentivize the installation of utility-scale wind and solar power plants is the Renewable Energy Resource Areas (YEKA) scheme.

How much power will Türkiye have in 2035?

According to Türkiye’s 2020–2035 National Energy Plan, Türkiye’s power generation capacity will reach 189.7 GW in 2035 (a 79% increase from 2023). Türkiye’s share of renewable energy will increase to 64.7% with solar power capacity increasing 432% and wind capacity increasing 158%.

Do you need a license for solar energy in Turkey?

Turkish regulations stipulate that renewable energy investments of less than 5 MW do not require a license from the Energy Regulatory Authority (EMRA). Roof-top solar energy producers can sell their excess electricity to the grid at a maximum limit of 5 MW if they are production plant owners, and 10 kW if they are homeowners.