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Turkey sets 2040 targets for renewables, nuclear power and electric vehicles
Turkey’s energy minister Alparslan Bayraktar outlined a new 2040 energy plan ahead of the COP31 climate summit.
The programme updates a national energy policy first announced about a decade ago, reflecting changing energy needs and the growth of artificial intelligence.
The plan aims to raise wind and solar capacity to 175,000 megawatts by 2040, requiring about 9,000 megawatts of new capacity each year.
Recent additions have averaged 7,000 to 7,500 megawatts annually, Bayraktar said.
Turkey also plans another nuclear plant after Akkuyu as it seeks to raise nuclear capacity to 10,000 megawatts; Akkuyu is expected to have 4,800 megawatts of capacity.
The programme also targets 20 million electric vehicles and more charging stations.
At COP31, Turkey is calling for faster electrification, with a 35% target for 2035, and for countries to turn climate promises into action.
Turkey aims to raise its combined wind and solar capacity to 175,000 megawatts by 2040, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
The plan also targets 10,000 megawatts of nuclear capacity and 20 million electric vehicles.
Bayraktar said a new nuclear power plant would follow the Akkuyu plant.
He said the 2040 energy programme prioritises security of supply and action on climate change.
At COP31, Bayraktar also cited a target for 35% electrification by 2035.
- Who
- Turkey, represented by Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
- What
- Turkey announced 2040 targets for wind and solar capacity, nuclear power and electric vehicles.
- When
- The targets were announced the week before the article’s publication; the article was published on 11 November 2026.
- Where
- The 2040 programme was announced in Istanbul. Bayraktar discussed Turkey’s messages in the context of COP31.
- Why
- The programme aims to strengthen energy security, address climate change and make Turkey energy-independent.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Turkey announced its National Energy and Mining Policy.
Bayraktar announced the National Energy 2040 programme in Istanbul.
Turkey presented its 2040 vision to the international community.
Bayraktar outlined Turkey’s calls for faster electrification and action on commitments.
- Wind and solar target
- 175,000 megawatts of combined installed capacity by 2040
- Annual renewable additions
- About 9,000 megawatts of new wind and solar capacity
- Nuclear target
- 10,000 megawatts of capacity
- Akkuyu plant
- 4,800 megawatts of capacity
- Electric vehicle target
- 20 million vehicles
- Electrification target
- 35% by 2035
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What people are saying
We will build a new nuclear power plant.
Turkey is proposing that we now move from words and commitments to action.
Our ultimate goal is to make Turkey an energy-independent country.