Acwa Power’s 2-gigawatt (GW) renewable energy projects in Türkiye are advancing on schedule, with key milestones expected by June, a company executive told Anadolu.
The company is initially developing 2 GW of solar projects in Sivas in central Türkiye and the Taseli region in southern Türkiye, as part of a broader 5-GW investment plan.
“We aim to complete the preliminary evaluations in May and conclude the process by June at the latest,” Selim Guven, general manager of Acwa Power Türkiye, said.
Guven stated that environmental and social impact studies have been initiated, consultants have been selected, and initial site survey work has commenced.
– Site selection for second phase continues
Regarding the 3-gigawatt Phase 2 investments, Guven mentioned that site selection efforts are ongoing in collaboration with the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry.
Once the sites are determined, technical studies will begin, followed by the preparation of commercial bids, he added.
He said the company aims to finalize the preliminary agreements and sign the deals within the framework of COP31, which will be held in Türkiye this year.
Guven added that energy storage capacity will be included in the second phase and has already been integrated into current planning.
“While storage investments increase grid reliability, supply security, and flexibility, they also serve to postpone additional investments by providing grid optimization,” he explained.
– New projects on agenda in line with 2035 targets
Guven emphasized that the company is continuing its efforts in line with Türkiye’s 2035 targets, which aim to significantly expand the country’s installed renewable energy capacity.
“Beyond the 5 GW of renewable projects, we want to expand our targets to contribute to the 80-GW renewable energy capacity and support work related to transmission lines and battery systems. Additionally, we may evaluate other projects such as green hydrogen,” he added.
