Fossil fuels and renewable energy
Turkey’s electricity generation has generally increased since 1985 and reached above 326 terawatt hours in 2022. Led by natural gas, fossil fuels were the main sources of energy generation in the country for many years.As a country with a substantial foreign gas and oil-dependency, Turkey’s energy transition is important not only for mitigating climate change and supporting environmental sustainability but also for accelerating economic development and tackling import dependency. The renewable energy capacity in the country constantly increased in the past 15 years, measuring roughly 58.5 gigawatts in 2023. Among the various renewables, hydro was the most used renewable energy source for electricity generation.
