Türkiye has expanded its renewable energy capacity by 55% over the past five years, driven by rapid growth in wind and solar power as the country seeks to strengthen energy security, reduce carbon emissions and support its environmental goals.
Data compiled by Anadolu for World Environment Day showed that the country’s renewable energy installed capacity rose to 76,300 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2025, up from 49,195 MW in 2020.
Türkiye is entering a new phase in its energy transition by leveraging growing renewable energy capacity to strengthen energy security, reduce external dependence and support environmental sustainability.
The expansion of renewable energy sources is considered critical not only for energy supply security but also for reducing emissions and supporting climate goals.
Wind, solar and other renewable energy sources generate significantly lower carbon emissions than fossil fuels, contributing to efforts to combat climate change while helping preserve air quality and reduce pressure on natural resources.
In this context, renewable energy investments are increasingly viewed as one of the key tools for countries seeking to achieve both energy transition targets and sustainable development goals.
Türkiye has steadily expanded renewable energy capacity in recent years through investments in wind and solar energy.
The growth in installed capacity has increased the share of domestic and clean energy sources in electricity generation while also supporting the development of the sector’s technology and manufacturing infrastructure.
– Share of renewables grows in electricity generation
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Türkiye increased its total renewable energy installed capacity by 55% to 76,300 MW by the end of 2025.
Data from the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources show that 408 wind power and 40,457 solar power plants make a significant contribution to electricity generation in Türkiye. As of June 2, the combined installed capacity of these two sources reached 41,944 MW.
Türkiye’s wind power capacity, which stood at only 20 MW in 2005, has now surpassed 15,105 MW. Wind power generated 10.9% of Türkiye’s 393 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2025.
Solar energy capacity, meanwhile, has reached approximately 26,839 MW over the past 13 years. By the end of the year, solar energy is expected to account for the largest share of the country’s total installed power capacity.
Türkiye is no longer only a market for wind and solar energy but has also become an important manufacturing hub.
In the wind energy sector, facilities operating in the country are capable of producing towers, blades, generators, gearboxes and numerous subcomponents. A significant portion of this equipment is exported to many countries, particularly in Europe.
In solar energy, Türkiye has maintained a strong position in panel manufacturing for many years. Recent investments have also led to significant progress in solar cell and wafer production. As a result, the country has moved beyond panel assembly and toward higher value-added stages of solar technology manufacturing.
