In the "Energy Sector Report 2026" prepared in cooperation with the Presidential Investment and Finance Office and APLUS Energy Consultancy, the road map for the steps that Türkiye aims to take in the field of energy until 2035 was shared.
In the report, which included the predictions of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, it was noted that Türkiye aims to increase its total installed power in wind and solar energy to 120 gigawatts by 2035, and that 8 to 9 gigawatts of new capacity must be commissioned every year in the next period to achieve this. Accordingly, it is stated that the total financing need for energy transformation, including nuclear energy, is at the level of 200 billion dollars.
The report points out that approximately 80 billion dollars of this is expected to consist of increasing system flexibility and modernization of the network, as well as transmission, distribution and network infrastructure investments, and emphasizes the importance of network modernization, system flexibility and financing needs in achieving the 2035 targets.
This investment volume reveals the wide opportunity area that Türkiye offers for international investors in the energy sector.
The report also comprehensively covers traditional energy production areas as well as new generation investment areas such as battery storage and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
According to projections based on Energy Market Regulatory Authority data, the number of electric vehicles in Turkey is expected to reach 7 million by 2035 in the high scenario. Renewable energy investments integrated with battery storage and the Renewable Energy Resource Area (YEKA) DÜRES-2026 process, Türkiye's first offshore wind energy initiative, are also prominent new investment opportunities in the sector.
Opportunity and risk analysis for 7 critical technology areas
In the report, 7 main technology areas, including wind, solar, battery storage, hydroelectricity, geothermal, biomass and green hydrogen, are examined separately from the investor perspective.
While the development of Türkiye's electricity market, current market structure and supply-demand balance are discussed in the first part of the report, changes in electricity demand and installed capacity, production structure, market functioning and recent legislative changes are examined in this section.
In addition, the second part of the report includes evaluations on the medium and long-term development of electricity demand, focusing on renewable energy and battery storage investments. The development of wind and solar energy is also evaluated within the framework of support mechanisms such as the Renewable Energy Resources Support Mechanism (YEKDEM) and the YEKA model, unlicensed and hybrid projects, storage investments and regulations for domestic production. The medium and long-term outlook of renewable energy and storage investments and the opportunities that may arise for investors are also examined in this section.
In the report, which includes regulatory and sectoral developments that may affect investment decisions in the electricity market, changes in market design, imbalance costs, ancillary services, carbon market, nuclear energy, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure and bilateral electricity purchase agreements are discussed in this context. In the last section, seven technology areas, including wind, solar, battery storage, hydroelectricity, geothermal, biomass and green hydrogen, are evaluated separately and the current market conditions, investment opportunities, factors affecting the income structure and main risks that investors should consider for each technology are explained.
Thus, in the report presented in a comparative framework in terms of different investment areas, opportunities and risks in Türkiye's energy sector, the transformation in the sector, developments in global energy markets and prominent trends in energy transformation are evaluated, the current structure of the electricity market, market developments that may affect investment decisions and investment opportunities in different technology areas are examined.
Current regulations such as the day-ahead market maximum price limit updated in April 2026, hourly offset practice in unlicensed generation that came into force in May 2026, developments regarding the national carbon market and bilateral electricity purchase agreements (PPA); are evaluated in terms of investment returns and risks.
Targets in energy offer significant opportunities for investors
Officials of the Presidential Investment and Finance Office stated that this study will further strengthen the visibility and attractiveness of Türkiye's energy sector before international investors, and stated that the report presents the basic market, regulation and investment parameters needed in investment decisions in a holistic framework.
Chairman of the Presidential Investment and Finance Office Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu, whose views on the report were included, said:
"In this period when energy security has become one of the fundamental elements of economic growth and resilience, Türkiye continues its goal of becoming one of the leading countries in the global energy transformation with its strong industrial infrastructure, strategic geographical location, central role in regional energy networks and the reform agenda put forward by our President in this field. The rapid increase in renewable energy capacity, network modernization, energy efficiency, storage and development of domestic production capacity offer important opportunities for investors in Türkiye. The comprehensive road map we have implemented in line with our 2053 Net Zero Emission target attracts international capital, "I believe that the Energy Sector Report 2026 we have prepared will be a valuable reference for domestic and international investors by revealing Türkiye's energy ecosystem and the investment opportunities it offers from a holistic perspective."
