According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Türkiye’s solar and wind investments have accelerated over the past 10 years. Solar’s share of electricity generation, which was 0.4% in 2016, rose to 11.6% in July 2026, representing a 28-fold increase. Wind’s share increased from 5.7% to 12.1% over the same period. At the end of July, Türkiye’s total installed electricity capacity reached 126 thousand 476 megawatts, while solar’s installed capacity stood at 27 thousand 507 megawatts, giving it a 21.7% share. Wind capacity accounted for 12.1% of the total, at 15 thousand 358 megawatts. The combined installed capacity of the two sources reached 42 thousand 865 megawatts, with a share of 33.8%. Solar power generation broke a monthly record in July, producing 5.37 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the transition was important for the “Fully Independent Türkiye in Energy” goal and a clean energy future.
Why it matters
The data show that solar and wind in Türkiye’s electricity system are no longer merely investment areas but have become a capacity accounting for more than one-third of total installed capacity. However, since installed capacity and the actual share of generation are not the same thing, the impact of capacity growth on electricity supply and energy independence goals needs to be assessed together with generation results. The monthly record in solar generation makes it even more important to monitor the source’s weight within the electricity system, while the rise in wind’s share of generation shows that the transition does not rely on a single source. The remaining question is under what conditions the growing installed capacity can be sustained in terms of electricity generation and how this increase will be reflected in energy policy goals.
Background
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