Coal in Turkey generated a third of the nation's electricity in 2023. There are 55 active coal-fired power stations with a total capacity of 21 gigawatts. In 2023 coal imports for electricity generati
Control room of ZETES-3, one of many coal-fired power stations built in the 2010s
Yeniköy power station in Milas, Muğla
Renewables supply a quarter of energy in Turkey, including heat and electricity. Hot water from underground warms many spas and greenhouses, and some houses have rooftop solar water heating. In parts
Coal power in Turkey
…years to 2030 estimated at $8.7 billion. Turkey is Europes top coal polluter outside Russia. Energy strategy includes increasing the share of not just renewable energy in Turkey, but also other local energy resources to support the country's development and to reduce dependence on energy imports. As of 2022 Turkey has not…
Geothermally heated spa in Keramet, Orhangazi
Wind turbines on the island of Bozcaada in the far west
State Hydraulic Works headquarters in Ankara
Kızıldere geothermal power plant in Denizli Province. All of Turkey's geothermal plants are in the west of the country.