Turkiye Targets 54.7% Renewable Electricity Generation By 2035 With Major Solar And Wind Expansion

As of July 2026, Türkiye is making rapid progress in transforming its power sector, with renewable energy playing a central role in its long-term energy strategy. The country has a total installed electricity generation capacity of 126.12 GW, of which 78.81 GW comes from renewable energy sources. This means renewables already account for 62.5% of the nation’s installed power capacity, providing a strong foundation for achieving its ambitious 2035 clean energy goals.

Solar energy is expected to become one of the largest contributors to Türkiye’s future electricity system. The country currently has 27.21 GW of installed solar capacity and plans to increase this to 76.90 GW by 2035. With around 35% of the target already achieved, Türkiye will need to add an average of 5.23 GW of new solar capacity every year over the coming decade. Once the target is reached, solar power is expected to generate about 84 TWh of electricity annually, supplying around 16.5% of the country’s total electricity demand.

Wind power is also set for significant expansion. Türkiye currently operates 15.31 GW of onshore wind capacity and aims to increase total wind installations to 43.10 GW by 2035. The future target includes the country’s first 5 GW of offshore wind projects, marking a major step in diversifying renewable energy resources. To meet this goal, Türkiye will need to install nearly 2.93 GW of wind capacity every year. By 2035, wind energy is projected to generate 90.10 TWh of electricity, accounting for 17.7% of total power generation.

Hydropower will continue to play an important role in maintaining grid stability. Installed hydropower capacity is expected to grow from 32.31 GW to 35.10 GW by 2035. Türkiye also plans to introduce 5 GW of pumped-storage hydropower to improve grid flexibility and support the integration of renewable energy. At the same time, geothermal and biomass capacity is expected to increase from 3.97 GW to 5.10 GW, while the country has also set a target of developing 5 GW of green hydrogen electrolyzer capacity.

To support the rapid growth of solar and wind power, Türkiye is investing heavily in energy storage. Battery Energy Storage Systems are planned to expand from the current 208 MW to 7.50 GW by 2035, although industry estimates suggest the market could eventually reach 35 GW. By 2035, renewable energy is expected to generate 54.7% of Türkiye’s electricity, strengthening energy security while supporting a cleaner and more sustainable power system.