# Turkey solar power expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260807-turkey-solar-power-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-07T10:33:11.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, Turkey advanced its renewable‑energy agenda with several new solar projects. On 3 August, construction began on a 10‑MW solar plant in Hakkari, slated to feed the national grid by October and cut annual emissions by about 8,000 tonnes. The same announcement included a 150‑million‑lira investment to upgrade the Muradiye industrial zone’s transmission network, adding three 100 MVA lines to eliminate power cuts and boost industrial competitiveness.

Four days later, on 7 August, the Manavgat municipality reported progress on its own solar plant, built on 27 dönüm of land. The facility is expected to supply roughly 86 % of the municipality’s electricity, lowering energy costs and reducing reliance on conventional power. Together, these initiatives illustrate a coordinated push by Turkish authorities and local governments to increase solar generation, improve grid reliability, and promote environmental sustainability across different regions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Manavgat Municipality to Supply 86% of Its Power from New Solar Plant

Manavgat Municipality in Turkey is building a solar plant to cover about 86% of its electricity use, aiming to cut costs and boost sustainability, Deputy Mayor Mehmet Çiçek said.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manavgat-municipality-to-supply-86-of-its-power-from-new-solar-plant

### 2026-08-03: Turkey launches 10 MW solar plant in Hakkari and 150 M TL energy upgrade for Muradiye industrial zone

Turkey starts a 10 MW solar plant in Hakkari and invests 150 M TL in new 100 MVA lines for Muradiye industrial zone to secure power supply.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-launches-10-mw-solar-plant-in-hakkari-and-150-m-tl-energy-upgrade-for-muradiye-industrial-zon

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