PVTIME – Data from Turkey’s Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEIAŞ) has revealed that the country’s installed solar capacity had risen to 21,620 MW by the end of March, marking an unprecedented boom in renewable energy deployment. Between 2023 and 2024 alone, Turkey added 8.9GW of new solar capacity, a staggering 82% increase on 2022, with unlicensed solar accounting for 90% of new installations over the past two years. The commercial and industrial sector has led this growth, with ground-mounted projects ranging from 50 MW to 200 MW now dominating the landscape and delivering significant benefits to businesses and energy users.
Government officials expect the momentum to continue as Turkey leverages its abundant solar resources and evolving regulations to cement its status as a regional renewables leader. The rise of large-scale, unlicensed projects reflects a grassroots shift towards decentralised energy solutions, in line with the country’s strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on imported fuels.
This historic expansion underscores Turkey’s commitment to sustainable development, analysts say, noting that solar power is now a cornerstone of the country’s economic and environmental transformation. The surge highlights a pivotal phase in Turkey’s energy sector, with solar poised to drive long-term growth and resilience.
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