What are the new energy grid regulations in Turkey?

The new provisions, which have been in force since May 9, when they were published in the country's official journal, are aimed at implementing the primary legislation for the grid connection of energy storage systems that was issued by the Turkish authorities in February 2020.

What is happening in Turkey's energy sector in 2022?

During the last quarter of 2022, there was a new update on the legislative frame of the energy sector in Turkey, triggering new promising opportunities for renewable energy and energy storage. Currently, Turkey is Europe’s 6th largest electricity market with a 100 GW installed capacity.

How big is Turkey's solar storage market?

The Turkish storage market may reach a size of 1 GWh per year within the next two years. Turkey has currently around 7 GW of installed solar power. Turkey's government has introduced secondary legislation establishing the procedures and principles to install storage energy systems.

What percentage of Turkey's electricity production is renewable?

At the end of last month, renewables made up more than 50% of installed electricity production capacity in Turkey, which amounted to 103.3 GW in total. Wind parks had a share of 11%, compared to 8.8% for the solar power segment, while hydropower was dominant, with 30.6%.

How big is Turkey's storage market?

According to Engur, who cited recent reports on the Turkish storage market, the country has the potential for 16 GWh in the residential segment, 21 GWh in the commercial and industrial sector, and more than 25 GWh in the utility scale business.

Is pumped storage hydropower balancing the future of energy storage?

Otherwise, pumped storage hydropower is currently the only conventional technology for balancing. But such facilities take long to be built and they cover vast surfaces. With a change in regulation on November 19, Turkey made it possible for energy storage developers to get preliminary licenses for a matching capacity in wind or solar power.