Energy storage in Turkey: 80GW Capacity Planned by 2030
Local energy storage projects still need to be approved by the Turkish government to go ahead, and according to PwC, the licensed capacity for energy storage construction in
Local energy storage projects still need to be approved by the Turkish government to go ahead, and according to PwC, the licensed capacity for energy storage construction in
Türkiye''s journey toward sustainable energy took a significant leap with the introduction of storage-integrated electricity generation plants.
As of April 2025, Türkiye''s total installed electricity generation capacity exceeds 118 GW. The country''s three largest renewable energy sources— hydroelectric (dam-based),
The Project involves financing the construction of a Waste to Energy Generation (WtE) facility, developed by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM). The WtE facility is located about 20 km
Over the past two and a half years, solar and wind energy combined have prevented $15 billion in natural gas imports, reinforcing Türkiye''s energy independence and
Türkiye has the fastest growing energy demand among the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries in the past 2 decades. In this period, Türkiye
2. BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are gaining traction in Türkiye as a modern solution to the limitations posed by
The project will be financed with USD 300 million from China, facilitated by Harbin Electric International (HEI), with domestic storage systems supplied by Kontrolmatik Group
In recent years, Harbin Electric Power International has actively engaged in the construction of the the Belt and Road, deeply implemented the "three systems" layout of
HEI and Türkiye''s Progresiva Energy signed an agreement to establish the first gigawatt-level energy storage project in the country that straddles both Europe and Asia,
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Türkiye’s 35 GWh storage capacity accounts for grid-scale projects alone. Global energy storage investments have surpassed 150 GWh. Türkiye has already begun installations in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Spain, leveraging its geographic advantage close to Europe.
Global energy storage investments have surpassed 150 GWh. Türkiye has already begun installations in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Spain, leveraging its geographic advantage close to Europe. Tokcan highlighted the importance of local expertise in manufacturing, system management, and maintenance to avoid dependency on foreign firms.
“We believe Türkiye can become a regional hub for battery technology, and our government is committed to making this a reality,” Tokcan said. These efforts will position Türkiye as a leader in energy storage innovation, fostering collaboration and supporting renewable energy goals.
Energy Storage Industries Association (EDEDER) President Can Tokcan noted during a press briefing that finalizing regulations is crucial to accelerating investments. “The draft regulation for energy storage has been published, but the final version needs to be issued urgently.