Turkey renewable surge, EV boom, COP31 prep

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Turkey pushes renewable power expansion, targeting 1 GW for Metgün and 126 GW total capacity

   Metgün Energy aims for 1 GW capacity by 2030, while Turkey’s total installed power topped 126 GW in June, with renewables supplying over 60% of the mix.

2. 8 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   Turkey Sets Record for Solar Electricity Generation in June

   Turkey's solar output hit a June record of 4.99 billion kWh, making up 16.4 % of total electricity as generation reached a new high of 30.35 billion kWh.

3. 11 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Turkey's May electricity generation falls 4.9%

   Turkey's licensed electricity generation dropped 4.9% in May to 23.94 GWh, while consumption fell 7.8% to 20.91 GWh; consumer numbers rose 2.5% and installed capacity grew to 100,647 MW.

4. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Turkey Prepares for COP31 with Malatya Climate Summit

   Turkey hosts a Malatya summit to boost climate‑resilient city initiatives ahead of COP31, while CDP data shows strong corporate reporting but limited net‑zero commitments.

5. 11 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   D-8 Environment Ministers Meet in Istanbul to Advance COP31 Implementation

   The D‑8 held its inaugural environment ministers’ meeting in Istanbul on 17 July 2026, chaired by Turkey’s Murat Kurum, to push COP31 priorities and adopted the Istanbul Declaration.

6. 13 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources

   Turkey EV charging electricity consumption up 153% in H1 2026

   Turkey's EV charging electricity consumption surged 153% in H1 2026, with 15.4 million sessions, 17 million charging hours, and 45,660 charging points deployed.

7. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Pakistan set to lead D-8 agenda on climate, digital and agriculture

   D-8 chief says Pakistan can spearhead the bloc’s climate, digital, agriculture and peace cooperation ahead of the summit.

8. 14 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

   D‑8 Nations Gather in Istanbul for COP31 Climate Meeting

   D‑8 ministers met in Istanbul, led by Turkey’s Murat Kurum, to adopt the Istanbul Declaration and set 2035 climate targets, emphasizing the bloc’s role in global climate action.

9. 18 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Tosyalı secures €187 million BBVA loan for Turkey solar power projects

   Tosyalı Holding signed a €187 million BBVA export‑finance loan, guaranteed by CESCE, to fund the first 261 MW of its 1.2 GW solar plant in Osmaniye and Niğde, part of a 1.4 GW renewable project supporting its ‘

10. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Enerjisa Üretim secures $180 million to complete Muğla wind farm financing

    Enerjisa Üretim completed $180 million financing for three 250 MW wind farms in Muğla, Turkey, slated to generate 630 GWh annually and cut 221 k tonnes of CO₂.

11. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Turkey launches 2,400 MW YEKA renewable energy auction

    Turkey’s energy ministry launched the 2026 YEKA auctions, allocating 2,400 MW (1,500 MW wind, 900 MW solar) across 21 projects to boost renewable capacity toward a 120 GW target by 2035.

12. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Zero Waste Foundation Links Poverty and Climate Justice Ahead of Turkey's COP31

    The Zero Waste Foundation used London Climate Action Week (June 22‑25) to link poverty and climate justice ahead of Turkey’s COP31, ending with a Buckingham Palace roundtable attended by UN, UK, US and Irish d‑

13. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Turkey Energy Minister Bayraktar Calls for Clean‑Energy Leadership at London COP31 Dialogue

    Turkey’s Energy Minister Bayraktar and Zero Waste Foundation head Samed Ağırbaş spoke at London COP31 events, outlining ambitious clean‑energy targets and calling for wider climate‑action cooperation ahead of C

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Turkey's Renewable Power Share Reaches Record High in May

    Turkey’s May electricity mix saw renewables at 72.3% (84% instant peak), coal at 17%, hydro up 58%, with total daily output 1.048 MWh surpassing demand.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Turkey's Energy Ministry launches 30% grant for firms cutting energy use

    Turkey's Energy Ministry's new EKA program will give qualifying firms a cash grant covering 30% of their energy costs, up to 18 million TL for the top 20 low‑carbon businesses, with applications via e‑Devlet.

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's New Hourly Electricity Settlement Rules Threaten Industrial Renewable Investment

    Turkey's shift to hourly electricity settlement reduces financial returns for industrial solar projects, prompting firms to reassess renewable‑energy investments.

17. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey designates new renewable energy zones across 13 provinces

    Turkey’s Energy Ministry added 13 provinces to the YEKA program, designating new solar‑and‑wind zones for renewable projects, per an Official Gazette decree.

18. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Turkey's Climate Chief Murat Kurum Highlights COP31 Priorities at London Events

    Turkey’s climate minister Murat Kurum spoke at a London energy‑transition forum and a King‑Charles‑hosted climate reception, outlining renewable gains, electrification goals and inviting leaders to the November

19. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Turkey needs $50 billion for electricity grid upgrades over the next decade

    Turkey is positioning itself as a regional energy hub while planning $50 billion of grid upgrades, seeing solar hit 17.4% of generation and targeting a global data‑center hub.

20. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Turkey ratifies renewable energy deal with Saudi Arabia and backs Pakistan's power privatization

    Turkey approved a Saudi‑financed 5,000 MW renewable project and signed three accords in Istanbul to help privatize Pakistan’s electricity distribution.

21. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Turkey warns El Nino could cost $5 trillion as COP31 sets ambitious climate targets

    Turkey’s climate ministers warn El Nino could cost $5 trillion and unveil COP31 goals to boost electricity to 35 % of energy by 2035, halve waste growth and cut building energy use by 25 %.

22. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey opens offshore wind YEKA draft for public comment, eyeing $16 bn investment

    Turkey's energy ministry released an offshore wind YEKA draft, inviting comments by 17 Aug. It targets up to 1 GW now, 7 GW long‑term, and could bring $16 bn and 110 000 job‑years, with first farms expected by

23. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 31 sources

    Turkey pushes climate agenda ahead of COP31 at London events

    Turkey’s ministers used London’s Climate Action Week to push climate finance, a 35% electricity target by 2035, and a $200 billion energy‑transition plan ahead of COP31, while Antalya prepares for the summit’s

24. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey secures €400 million World Bank financing for renewables, cites strategic EU energy role

    Turkey obtains €400 million World Bank funding for renewable projects and underscores its role as a key energy bridge for the EU.

25. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Turkey's power capacity hits 125,598 MW, renewables over 78,000 MW

    Turkey’s electricity capacity rose to 125,598 MW, with renewables supplying 78,561 MW (62.6%) and record outputs from hydro, wind and solar.

26. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    Turkey's hydroelectric output hits record as renewables reach 72% of electricity

    In May 2026 Turkey’s hydro plants set a record 11.71 billion kWh output, covering 43.1% of electricity; renewables reached 72.3% and local generation 85%, while officials cite $1.1 trillion in energy imports –

27. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Turkey and Australia urge 35% electricity share by 2035 at pre‑Cop31 talks

    At Bonn pre‑COP31 talks, Turkey and Australia urged a 35% electricity target by 2035, framing electrification as vital for Paris goals, amid disputes over climate‑science language.

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Turkey Parliament Vote on Saudi Renewable Energy Deal Marred by Alleged Fake Ballots

    Turkey’s parliament failed to pass a Saudi renewable‑energy deal after opposition alleged 76‑79 fake ballots for absent MPs, prompting accusations of a voting scandal and calls for transparency.

29. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's renewable energy output hits record as government targets $80 bn investment

    Turkey’s renewables supplied 65 % of electricity in March, with hydro, wind and solar leading, as the government seeks over $80 bn in investment and aims for solar to become the top source.

30. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    World Bank approves €400 million renewable energy financing for Turkey

    World Bank approves €400 million for Turkey's wind, solar and battery projects, aiming to add 1,579 MW renewable capacity and mobilise $405 million private finance.

31. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Turkey pushes 35% global electricity target for 2035 ahead of COP31

    Turkey proposes a voluntary 35% global electricity share by 2035, urging a coalition of nations ahead of COP31, with Australia handling UN negotiations and support from climate officials.

32. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Bonn Climate Conference Sets 35% Renewable Electricity Target for 2035

    Bonn climate talks propose raising renewable electricity to 35% by 2035, push electrification, demand building energy cuts, and raise financing and trade concerns ahead of COP31.

33. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's wind capacity to hit 2.5 GW by year‑end, GWEC chief says

    GWEC chief Ben Backwell says Turkey added 2.1 GW of wind power last year, aims for 2.5 GW by year‑end and 7 GW long‑term, positioning the country as a green‑energy corridor and exporter.

34. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Turkey reaches new renewable energy capacity record

    Turkey set a new renewable‑energy capacity record, surpassing 6,818 MW in 2024 and targeting 42 GW by 2025, while President Erdoğan linked energy security to national sovereignty.

35. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey spot electricity and natural gas prices surge to record highs

    Turkey’s spot market set electricity at up to 4,500 lira/MWh and natural gas at 17,186 lira per 1,000 m³, with trading volumes jumping sharply.