Electricity sector in Turkey
Turkey uses more electricity per person than the global average, but less than the European average, with demand peaking in summer due to air conditioning. Most electricity is generated from coal, gas and hydropower, with hydroelectricity from the east transmitted to big cities in the west. Electricity prices are state-controlled, but wholesale prices are heavily influenced by the cost of imported gas.
One of the Bosphoros crossings at Istanbul: 154 kV
Nostalgic tramway in Istanbul - transport is expected to once again become a major consumer with vehicles such as cars made by Togg, electric buses and trains
Atatürk Dam in Turkey is the third largest dam in the world.
Wind turbines on the island of Gökçeada in the far west
Energy consumption per person in Turkey is similar to the world average, and over 85 per cent is from fossil fuels. From 1990 to 2017 annual primary energy supply tripled, but then remained constant to 2019. In 2019, Turkey's primary energy supply included around 30 per cent oil, 30 per cent coal, and 25 per cent gas. These fossil fuels contribute to Turkey's air pollution and its above average greenhouse gas emissions. Turkey mines its own lignite but imports three-quarters of its energy, including half the coal and almost all the oil and gas it requires, and its energy policy prioritises reducing imports.
Wind turbines on the island of Gökçeada in the far west
Karabuk Solar Energy Farm
The Kanuni is an offshore deep-sea drilling ship.
A wind farm in Gaziantep Province