Türkiye’s roof solar potential is ten times its current capacity

Türkiye has a higher solar energy potential than most European countries, but currently lags behind in its share of solar electricity. In 2022, Türkiye generated 4.86%  (15.84 TWh) from solar, far below countries with lower potential and smaller surface areas such as the Netherlands 14.26% (17.29 TWh) and Germany 10.71% (60.01 TWh).

Rooftop solar has seen a huge boost in many European countries in recent years. Despite its limited land area, the Netherlands has become a leader in solar generation, thanks to a mix of policies, including net metering, subsidies, feed-in tariffs, and tax incentives. In the country 40% of solar electricity production is obtained from residential rooftops. Meanwhile, in Germany roofs host over 60% of the newly solar power plants each year. Overall, EU countries stand out in this regard, with 66% of total solar installed capacity on rooftops.