Türkiye’s total installed electricity capacity reached 126,113 megawatts (MW) as of the end of June 2026, with renewable energy sources accounting for 62.7% of the total, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced on Thursday.

Renewable capacity stood at 79,062 MW, while the share of domestic energy resources climbed to 71.9%. The figures highlight the country’s accelerating shift toward cleaner and more self-reliant energy production.

Solar power has emerged as a standout performer, with installed capacity hitting 27,210 MW and representing 21.6% of the national total. Wind power added 15,281 MW (12.1%). Together, solar and wind reached 42,491 MW, equivalent to 33.7% of Türkiye’s overall installed capacity.

Hydropower remains the single largest source at 32,344 MW (25.6%), followed by natural gas at 25,021 MW (19.9%). Domestic coal-fired plants contributed 11,565 MW (9.2%), imported coal 10,466 MW (8.3%), biomass 2,428 MW (1.9%), and geothermal 1,798 MW (1.4%).

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar described the results as evidence of Türkiye’s ongoing energy transformation.

“Especially in solar and wind energy, the momentum we have achieved is the clearest indication of the major transformation in our country’s energy architecture,” Bayraktar said. “By further increasing our installed capacity, we will continue to move steadily toward our goal of a fully energy-independent Türkiye.”

The June data builds on strong growth earlier in 2026. By the end of April, total capacity was approximately 125,410 MW, with solar at 26,769 MW. The rapid expansion continues a multi-year trend, with solar on track to overtake hydropower as the country’s largest single power source by the end of 2026.

Türkiye aims to reach 120,000 MW of combined solar and wind capacity by 2035 and is targeting annual additions of 8,000–10,000 MW in renewables. Recent steps include upcoming auctions for 2.4 GW of new wind and solar projects, with bids expected in October. The country also advances nuclear projects, including Akkuyu and plans for small modular reactors, as part of its broader strategy for energy security and net-zero emissions by 2053.

Analysts note that the rising share of renewables is helping reduce dependence on imported fuels, supporting both supply security and economic resilience amid growing electricity demand. With solar and wind now contributing over one-third of installed capacity, Türkiye is positioning itself as a stronger regional player in clean energy.

The latest milestone underscores the government’s commitment to diversifying the energy mix while prioritizing domestic and renewable resources for long-term independence. (ILKHA)