Türkiye wind and solar output hits record 9.9 bn kWh

Electricity generation from wind and solar in Türkiye reached a combined 9.9 billion kilowatt-hours in August 2026, the highest monthly level on record, according to data shared by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (ETKB) on 6 October 2026. Wind power plants generated 4.74 billion kilowatt-hours during the month.

Wind accounts for 12.9 percent

According to the ministry’s figures, wind-based generation of 4.74 billion kilowatt-hours made up 12.9 percent of total output in August. Solar generation came in ahead of wind at 5.16 billion kilowatt-hours, a 14.1 percent share. Total electricity generation for the month was 36.71 billion kilowatt-hours.

Hydropower remained the largest source in August with 9.08 billion kilowatt-hours and a 24.7 percent share. Renewable sources supplied 20.7 billion kilowatt-hours, or 56.4 percent, while domestic sources supplied 25.58 billion kilowatt-hours, or 69.7 percent.

The ministry also reported that the year’s highest daily generation was recorded during the month, at 1,241,291 megawatt-hours on 13 August.

30.4 billion kWh from wind in eight months

In January–August 2026, wind power plants produced 30.4 billion kilowatt-hours, slightly ahead of solar at 29.8 billion kilowatt-hours. Hydropower output over the same period was 75.2 billion kilowatt-hours. Over the eight months, renewable generation reached 149.8 billion kilowatt-hours (60.3 percent) and domestic-source generation 181.8 billion kilowatt-hours (73.2 percent).

Commenting on the figures, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said the aim was not only to meet today’s energy demand but to build a strong infrastructure that is sustainable, innovative and fully free of external dependence.

Sources

Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, “Güneş ve Rüzgârdan Elektrik Üretiminde Tarihi Rekor” (Historic record in electricity generation from solar and wind), 06.10.2026: https://enerji.gov.tr/haber-detay?id=31939

Image: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

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Mesut Kul

Mesut Kul, enerji ve B2B yayıncılık alanında çalışan bir yayıncı ve medya yöneticisidir. Rüzgar Enerjisi Dergisi’nde Publisher & General Manager olarak Türkiye ve dünyadaki rüzgâr enerjisi gelişmelerini; yenilenebilir enerji yatırımları, rüzgâr türbini teknolojileri, RES projeleri, denizüstü rüzgâr enerjisi ve sektör politikaları odağında takip etmektedir. Enerji fuarları, uluslararası medya iş birlikleri ve sektörel yayın projelerinde aktif olarak görev almaktadır.

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