Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkey
Turkey: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 44,153 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkey, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Turkey recorded 44,153 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 43.6% on the previous year and up 22,645.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkey peaked at 44,153 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Turkey ranks 10th of 79 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,121 terawatt-hours | 2.4 terawatt-hours | 9,250 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,128 terawatt-hours | 10,950 terawatt-hours | 44,153 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More energy & mining data for Turkey
- Fuel imports 8.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 24.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 274.6 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 24.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 274.6 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 6.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 55.02 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkey?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkey was 44,153 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 44,153 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Turkey rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Turkey ranks 10th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22,645.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation vs. capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.