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Türkiye projects 538.3 billion liras in energy investment for 2027
Türkiye’s 2027 Presidential Annual Program projects 538.3 billion liras in energy investment.
The expected total includes 198.7 billion liras from the public sector and 339.5 billion from private investors.
The plan aims to strengthen energy security, reduce reliance on imports and support the country’s net-zero emissions target.
Akkuyu’s first nuclear unit is scheduled to start operating in 2027, while construction of its second unit is expected to be completed.
Türkiye also plans tenders for 2,000 megawatts of solar and wind power and 1,000 megawatts of offshore wind.
Power generation capacity is forecast to rise to 140,047 megawatts in 2027, from 131,112 megawatts this year.
Türkiye’s fixed capital investment in the energy sector is projected to reach 538.3 billion liras in 2027, according to the 2027 Presidential Annual Program.
The projected total includes 198.7 billion liras from the public sector and 339.5 billion liras from the private sector.
The program says investment will support energy supply security, lower external dependence and progress toward Türkiye’s net-zero emissions target.
The first unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is scheduled to begin operating in 2027.
Türkiye plans tenders for 2,000 megawatts of solar and wind capacity and 1,000 megawatts of offshore wind capacity.
- Who
- Türkiye’s energy sector, with investment projected from public and private sectors.
- What
- Fixed capital investment is projected to reach 538.3 billion liras in 2027.
- When
- 2027.
- Where
- Türkiye.
- Why
- To strengthen energy supply security, reduce external dependence and advance the net-zero emissions target.
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Türkiye’s installed electricity generation capacity is projected at 131,112 megawatts.
Energy investment is projected to reach 538.3 billion liras, and installed electricity generation capacity is projected to rise to 140,047 megawatts.
- Total projected investment
- 538.3 billion liras
- Public-sector investment
- 198.7 billion liras
- Private-sector investment
- 339.5 billion liras
- Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant
- First unit scheduled to enter operation in 2027
- Solar and wind tenders
- 2,000 megawatts
- Offshore wind tender
- 1,000 megawatts