Türkiye generated 682,233MW of electricity on 16th June, with 109,50MW coming from solar power, according to Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
“Solar energy contributed 16.05% of the day’s electricity, peaking at over 44% during the day, setting a new record,” Bayraktar said.
Renewable resources accounted for 63% of electricity generation that day, while domestic and renewable sources made up 78.4%.
“We plan to continue breaking records by adding 3,500 megawatts of solar power annually for the next 12 years,” Bayraktar added, noting that Türkiye ranks among the top 11 countries globally and 5th in Europe for renewable energy installed capacity, according to the latest International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report.
As of the end of March, Türkiye’s total electricity installed capacity was 107,959 megawatts.
Hydraulic energy comprised 29.6% of this capacity, with natural gas and coal contributing 23.2% and 20.2%, respectively. Wind, solar, and geothermal energy accounted for 11.2%, 11.7%, and 1.6%, respectively, based on data from the Energy Ministry.
In the previous year, Türkiye’s electricity consumption decreased by 0.2% to 330.3 TWh, while power generation dropped by 0.6% to 326.3 TWh. Wind energy generated 10.4% and solar energy 5.7% of the total electricity.
According to forecasts in the National Energy Plan, Türkiye’s electricity consumption is expected to rise to 380.2 TWh in 2025, further increase to 455.3 TWh in 2030, and reach 510.5 TWh by 2035.
