Türkiye Electricity Review 2026

ember-energy.org · last updated April 7, 2026 – 6:29 PM

Wind and solar reached a record 22% of electricity generation, but remain below the European average

Driven by record installation over the past three years solar generated 11% of electricity, nearly matching wind generation. Together, wind and solar now account for 22%. However, when compared with Europe’s 24 highest electricity-generating countries, Türkiye ranks 15th for wind, 14th for solar, and 16th for renewable energy. By contrast, Türkiye is by far the leader compared to countries in the Middle East, Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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