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Turkey's electricity installed capacity reaches 126,944 MW
Turkey's total installed electricity capacity reached 126,944 megawatts by the end of August 2026, according to data from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. Renewable energy sources now account for 62.9% of this total capacity, amounting to 79,902 megawatts. Domestic resources represent 72.1% of the total installed capacity.
Solar energy capacity has risen to 27,914 megawatts, making up 22% of the country's total installed power. Wind energy capacity stands at 15,434 megawatts, or 12.2% of the total. Combined, solar and wind energy contribute 43,348 megawatts, representing 34.2% of the total capacity.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated that the government is continuing to strengthen the nation's energy infrastructure. He emphasized that accelerating investments in renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, is vital for energy supply security and achieving Turkey's 2053 Net Zero Emission target.
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Alparslan Bayraktar · Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources · Turkey
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Domestic resources represent 72.1% of the total installed capacity. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.medyaege.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wind energy capacity reached 15,434 megawatts, accounting for 12.2% of the total. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.medyaege.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Solar energy capacity rose to 27,914 megawatts, making up 22% of the total capacity. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.medyaege.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Renewable energy sources account for 79,902 megawatts, or 62.9% of the total installed capacity. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.medyaege.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The combined capacity of solar and wind energy is 43,348 megawatts, or 34.2% of the total. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.medyaege.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turkey's installed electricity capacity reached 126,944 megawatts as of the end of August. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.medyaege.com.tr