Turkey electricity production led by hydroelectric power

On October 24, 2026, Turkey's electricity production exceeded consumption, with total generation reaching 908,491 megawatt-hours against a consumption of 895,498 megawatt-hours. Hydroelectric power plants were the primary source of production, accounting for 19% of the total share.

Natural gas and imported coal followed as the next largest contributors, providing 18.8% and 18.5% of production, respectively. Together, these three sources accounted for 56.3% of the country's electricity generation. In terms of cross-border trade, Turkey recorded a net export of 12,887 megawatt-hours, exporting 13,182 megawatt-hours while importing 295 megawatt-hours.

Regarding market pricing, the average spot electricity price for October 25, 2026, was 2,621.59 TL/MWh, representing a 28.50% decrease compared to the previous day. The highest price was recorded between 18:00 and 19:00 at 4,250.01 TL/MWh, while the price dropped to 0 TL/MWh during several hours between 10:00 and 14:00.