Türkiye energy supply eood

How is energy used in Türkiye?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

What is Turkey's energy strategy?

Turkey has prioritised security of energy supply as one of the central pillars of its energy strategy, including efforts to boost domestic oil and gas exploration and production, diversify oil and gas supply sources and associated infrastructure, and reduce energy consumption through increased energy efficiency.

Why does Turkey need a long-term energy policy agenda?

Türkiye's reliance on natural gas use has grown along with rising oil and gas imports, leaving the Turkish economy increasingly exposed to the volatility in oil and gas prices. There is an identified need to set a longer-term energy policy agenda for 2030

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 much wind power does Türkiye have?

Rooftops in Türkiye have a technical potential of 120 GW and can meet 45% of the country’s total electricity demand. As of the end of 2023, Türkiye had an installed wind power capacity of 11.8 GW, while the NEP’s 2035 forecast for wind power plants is 30 GW. Regarding Türkiye’s 150 GW of wind potential, the target seems to be falling behind.

How much electricity is generated by natural gas in Türkiye?

Thus, the share of electricity generation from natural gas in total generation fell to 16% in December – the lowest level in December for five years. 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.