Turkey’s energy mix is rapidly diversifying, with a 2024 installed capacity of 112–120 GW driven by significant growth in renewables (44-46% of generation) alongside a heavy, import-dependent reliance on coal and natural gas. Key sources include roughly 27% hydro, 19-20% solar/wind, 18-26% coal, and 21% natural gas, with nuclear from the Akkuyu plant set to add 10% capacity.

Türkiye is positioning itself as a regional hub for green hydrogen, aiming for 2 GW of electrolyzer capacity by 2030, 5 GW by 2035, and 70 GW by 2053, driven by massive onshore/offshore wind and hydro potential. The country is developing “hydrogen valleys” to decarbonize heavy industries like steel and chemicals.

The national strategy sets capacity targets of 2 GW (2030), 5 GW (2035), and 70 GW (2053) to support net-zero goals. Green hydrogen will be used to replace imports in ammonia and methanol production, as well as to power the steel, cement, and transportation sectors.