Türkiye
Türkiye is powering ahead in its energy transition. As the sixth-largest electricity market and the fifth-largest renewable energy producer in Europe, the country already generates nearly 50% of its electricity from renewables.
Net-zero by 2053: Türkiye’s renewable revolution accelerates
In 2021, Türkiye ratified the Paris Agreement, committing to net-zero emissions by 2053. With electricity demand expected to surge by 67%—from 306 TWh in 2020 to 510 TWh by 2035—the country is turning to solar and wind to meet new demand and decarbonise existing supply.
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50% electricity generation from renewables
Half of Türkiye’s electricity already comes from renewable sources.
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67% projected increase in electricity consumption
Demand is expected to rise from 306 TWh in 2020 to 510 TWh by 2035.
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120 GW wind and solar capacity target by 2035
A nearly ninefold expansion from current levels, mobilising an estimated $80 billion in investment.
MENALINKS in action
Türkiye’s rapid shift to renewables is placing new pressure on its transmission and distribution networks. That’s where MENALINKS comes in—supporting the country in building a more flexible, resilient grid.
MENALINKS is working with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) in Türkiye, the Turkish regulator Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), grid operators, and other national stakeholders to:
Explore inertia of the transmission system to enhance grid stability.
Support the integration of renewables at the distribution level.
Türkiye isn’t just expanding its renewable capacity—it’s building the systems to manage it intelligently. MENALINKS is proud to support this transformation.
