The SHURA Energy Transition Center's new Türkiye Energy Transition Outlook 2025 shows that Türkiye made significant progress in its energy transition in 2025, supported by strong growth in renewable-energy capacity and developments in the policy framework.
Türkiye's total installed electricity capacity reached 122.5 GW in 2025, with renewable-energy sources accounting for 62%. Of the 7 GW of new capacity commissioned during the year, 99% came from renewable sources: 4.9 GW of solar, 1.9 GW of wind, 0.09 GW of hydropower and 0.03 GW of biomass and geothermal power.
The report also states that Türkiye's installed solar and wind capacity reached 40 GW by the end of 2025. The country aims to triple this capacity by 2035. Achieving that target will require the commissioning of an average of 8 GW of new solar and wind capacity in total each year over the next decade.
However, the study notes that Türkiye's energy system remains exposed to geopolitical risks because of its high dependence on imports. Together with the slower-than-expected pace of electrification, this dependence highlights the need for a more holistic and accelerated approach to the transition.
"Our energy system is affected by global price movements because of its high import dependence and our geographic location," said SHURA Energy Transition Center Director Alkım Bağ, noting Türkiye's sensitivity to geopolitical developments.
"The rise in energy prices this year as a result of tensions and conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has made this vulnerability more visible. It also demonstrates that the energy transition is critical not only environmentally, but also for energy security and macroeconomic stability."
According to the study, COP31 offers a critical opportunity to accelerate the energy transition. Türkiye is also well positioned to lead implementation-focused solutions as a country that stands out in the transition through renewable-capacity growth, domestic manufacturing capabilities and policy-development experience. COP31 could serve as a strategic lever to support structural reforms that accelerate the national energy transition and mobilise international green-finance resources.
The study is available here.
7 May 2026
