A new study by the SHURA Energy Transition Center titled “Türkiye’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025” revealed that Türkiye has made significant progress in its energy transition by 2025, driven by a strong increase in renewable energy capacity and developments in the policy framework.
As of 2025, Türkiye’s total installed electricity capacity reached 122.5 GW, with renewable energy sources accounting for 62% of this total. Of the 7 GW of new capacity commissioned that same year, 99% came from renewable energy sources. Of this capacity, 4.9 GW came from solar, 1.9 GW from wind, 0.09 GW from hydroelectric, and 0.03 GW from biomass and geothermal sources.
The report also states that, as of the end of 2025, Türkiye’s installed solar and wind energy capacity had reached 40 GW. Türkiye’s goal is to triple this capacity by 2035. To achieve this, an average of 8 GW of new solar and wind energy capacity must be brought online each year over the next 10 years.
However, according to the study, Türkiye’s energy system remains vulnerable to geopolitical risks due to its high dependence on imports. The study emphasizes that, given this high dependence on imports and the fact that electrification is not progressing at the expected pace, the transition must be addressed with a more holistic and accelerated approach.
Alkım Bağ, Director of the SHURA Energy Transition Center, who notes that Türkiye has a structure that is sensitive to geopolitical developments, stated, “Our energy system is affected by global price fluctuations due to high import dependency and our geographic location. “This year, the rise in energy prices driven by tensions and conflicts between Iran, the U.S., and Israel has made this vulnerability more apparent, while also demonstrating that the energy transition is a critical tool not only for the environment but also for energy security and macroeconomic stability,” she said.
According to the study, COP31 presents a critical opportunity to accelerate the energy transition. In addition, Türkiye—as a country that stands out in the energy transition thanks to its growth in renewable energy capacity, domestic production capabilities, and experience in policy development—is well-positioned to lead the way in implementation-focused solutions. COP31 can be viewed as a strategic lever for supporting structural reforms that will accelerate the national energy transition and for mobilizing international green financing sources.
You can access the study here.
Date : 7 May 2026
