Why is Türkiye a key player in energy storage?

As global investments in energy storage systems continue to grow, Türkiye has positioned itself as a key player, with two cell production facilities and nearly 100 lithium-ion battery production factories of various scales actively operating across the country.

How can Türkiye provide diversity in energy production & storage?

As a country rich in hydroelectric capacity, Türkiye can provide diversity in energy production and storage by installing pumped storage hydroelectric power plants, a technology over a hundred years old, to its portfolio, while balancing the increasing production of wind and solar.

Will Türkiye's battery and storage power plants be approved next year?

However, Usta noted that despite draft regulations, the legal framework for battery and storage power plants is still evolving. The first approvals are expected next year. Türkiye’s battery imports remained steady at around $1.1 billion, similar to last year.

What type of energy does Türkiye generate?

Approximately 56% of Türkiye’s electric power generation capacity consist of renewable energy, including hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass power plants, making Türkiye the fifth-largest generator of renewable energy in Europe and the 11th largest in the world.

Will Türkiye become a hub for battery technology?

Under the HIT-30 investment program, Türkiye seeks to become a regional hub for battery technology, with plans to build a capacity of 80 gigawatt-hours by 2030.

Where is Türkiye's electricity generation data obtained?

Türkiye’s electricity generation data is obtained from the Transparency Platform of the market operator, EPİAŞ. “Real Time Generation” dataset is used for licensed electricity generation, while the “Unlicensed Electricity Generation” dataset is used for unlicensed electricity generation.