Türkiye outranks all EU country for battery projects

With a fifth of power from wind and solar, Türkiye is a regional clean power leader

The report highlights that Türkiye has emerged as a significant model within its region in 2025. According to the findings, wind and solar reached a combined 22% share of electricity generation, making Türkiye the undisputed leader among 16 countries in the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia. Türkiye is the only country in this broader region where wind and solar have surpassed a 20% share of electricity generation.

However, Türkiye still trails behind many European peers, ranking 15th in Europe for wind generation and 16th for total renewables generation. The country will also still need to triple its current solar and wind capacity to reach out its 120 GW target for 2035.

Coal remains Türkiye’s largest source of power, despite renewables progress

Coal remains Türkiye’s primary power source at 34%, with two-thirds of that production relying on imports. Although production growth has begun to slow, it has yet to peak. While no new coal plants have been commissioned during the last three years, a 2025 purchase guarantee for domestic coal risks driving up coal generation in 2026.