Can Türkiye expand its rooftop solar capacity?

Türkiye’s rooftop solar potential is over 120 GW, ten times its current installed solar capacity and enough to meet 45% of electricity consumption. This study considers potential for expanding solar rooftop capacity in Türkiye, alongside potential benefits and routes towards policy implementation.

Does Türkiye have a solar roof?

Türkiye, which has ambitious solar targets, has a rooftop potential almost ten times its installed solar capacity. In addition to the current potential of roofs, tens of thousands of new buildings are being constructed every year in Türkiye with the rebuilding effort in the earthquake zone raising this figure even higher.

What is Turkey's rooftop solar potential?

Türkiye’s rooftop solar potential is close to ten times its current installed solar capacity. The top three provinces for total rooftop solar potential are Istanbul (10.4 GW), Ankara (10.1 GW) and Izmir (9.3 GW), the provinces with the highest population.

Will Türkiye's policies lead to a rapid increase in rooftop solar installations?

In fact, the installed rooftop capacity doubled for two consecutive years and reached 3 GW in 2022. Despite being far behind in rooftop solar power potential, Türkiye’s policies could likewise lead to a rapid increase in rooftop solar installations. Download Acknowledgements Cover photo Mikel Bilbao / Alamy Stock Photo Contributors

Can rooftop solar power plants be installed on apartment roofs?

To promote widespread installation of solar power plants on apartment roofs, regional rooftop solar power programs can be designed by the responsible municipality or distribution company in the area.

Does Türkiye have solar power?

The share of solar in electricity generation in Türkiye increased to 4.7% in 2022, lagging behind northern European countries such as the Netherlands (14%), Estonia (6.3%) and Denmark (5.8%), which have lower potential and smaller surface area compared to Türkiye. This remained true in the first half of 2023.