Turkey Strengthens Renewable Energy Portfolio
With a continued focus on renewable energy sources for supply security, Turkey is not only advancing in solar and wind but also enhancing its capabilities in other clean energy domains. A key contributor to this growth is geothermal energy, harnessed from subterranean geothermal fluids, where Turkey has made significant investment and progress.
Current Geothermal Energy Capacity and Sectoral Distribution
The country’s total assessed geothermal installed capacity now stands at 19,836 megawatts thermal (MWt). This energy is utilized in a variety of sectors, supporting both industrial and residential needs.
Electricity Generation Leads Usage
According to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, electricity generation is the primary use for geothermal energy, accounting for 65.5% of its application. Across Turkey, there are 68 geothermal power plants (GPPs) with a total installed power of 1,786 megawatts electric (MWe). These plants produced 11.66 gigawatt-hours of electricity in 2025, meeting 3.2% of Turkey’s annual electricity demand.
Thermal Water Use in Facilities
About 12.3% of the geothermal energy capacity is dedicated to the heating of thermal spas, hotels, wellness centers, baths, and hospitals, underlining the sector’s role in both health and tourism.
Residential and Agricultural Applications
The heating needs of 170,000 households are met through centralized systems, utilizing 9.68% of the country’s geothermal capacity. In agriculture, geothermal energy supports the heating of approximately 7,000 decares of greenhouses, corresponding to 9.6% of geothermal use.
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