Türkiye can expand solar by 120 GW through rooftops
This report was originally published on the Ember website on 11th December 2023.Türkiye’s rooftop solar potential is close to ten times its current installed solar capacity - enough to meet 45% of electricity consumption.
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This study considers potential for expanding solar rooftop capacity in Türkiye, alongside potential benefits and routes towards policy implementation.
Analysis of high resolution satellite images is used to assess what solar panels can be installed on rooftops, outside the 11 provinces of Türkiye declared as disaster areas. By calculating the capacity and electricity production potential for each province, this then demonstrates the extent to which electricity consumption can be met through expanded rooftop solar. The analysis concludes with policy recommendations for Türkiye, taking into consideration global policies regarding rooftop solar energy, as well as the context of electricity tariff subsidies in Türkiye.
