Türkiye has launched new Renewable Energy Resource Areas (YEKA) tenders offering 2.4GW of renewable energy capacity, comprising 900MW of solar PV and 1.5GW of wind power. The initiative aims to attract investment, accelerate renewable energy deployment, and help the country achieve its target of 120GW of installed solar and wind capacity by 2035.

Key Overview

• Türkiye launched 2.4GW of new renewable energy tenders under the YEKA programme.
• The auction includes 900MW of solar PV and 1.5GW of wind capacity.
• Winning projects can sell electricity on the open market before entering 20-year power purchase agreements.
• Applications will open on 13 October 2026.
• The programme supports Türkiye’s goal of reaching 120GW of solar and wind capacity by 2035.

Government Opens New Renewable Energy Investment Round

Türkiye has announced a new round of Renewable Energy Resource Areas (YEKA) tenders, offering 900 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity and 1.5 GW of new wind capacity as the country accelerates investment in clean electricity generation.

Applications for both solar and wind projects will be accepted on 13 October 2026, with the government making available a total of 2,400 megawatts of renewable energy capacity through 21 tenders.

The initiative forms part of Türkiye’s long-term strategy to expand renewable electricity generation, strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and meet ambitious clean energy targets by 2035.

Solar and Wind Projects Spread Across Priority Regions

All projects will be developed within Türkiye’s designated Renewable Energy Resource Areas (YEKA), regions identified by the government as priority locations for large-scale renewable energy development.

The programme includes:

• 14 solar tenders totaling 900MW
• Seven wind energy tenders covering 1.5 GW

Among the solar projects, Ankara will receive the largest allocation with 370MW spread across two projects. Other major solar developments are planned in Konya, Diyarbakır, Batman, Denizli, Elazığ, Malatya, Mardin, and Kahramanmaraş, with project capacities ranging from 25MW up to 230MW.

For wind energy, the largest allocation is located in the Balıkesir YEKA, where 685MW of new capacity will be developed, representing nearly half of the total wind capacity being offered.

Competitive Pricing and Flexible Market Access

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has established competitive pricing rules for the tenders.

The maximum tariff has been set at EUR 0.055 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for both solar and wind projects.

Minimum bid prices have been established at:

• €0.0325/kWh for solar projects
• €0.0350/kWh for wind projects

Unlike many traditional renewable auctions, successful developers will initially be allowed to sell electricity directly into Türkiye’s competitive electricity market before entering long-term government-backed contracts.

Solar developers will be permitted to sell electricity on the open market for 60 months, while wind developers will receive 72 months of market access.

Following these periods, projects will transition into 20-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) based on their winning tender prices, providing long-term revenue certainty for investors.

Renewable Energy Central to Türkiye’s Energy Strategy

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar described solar and wind power as central pillars of Türkiye’s future energy system.

According to the minister, Türkiye’s installed electricity generation capacity has now exceeded 125,000 megawatts, with approximately 78,000 megawatts already coming from renewable energy sources.

He noted that the government intends to continue offering at least 2GW of new solar and wind capacity every year, creating a predictable pipeline of renewable energy investments.

Bayraktar said the new YEKA auctions mark the beginning of another major investment cycle designed to accelerate renewable deployment while strengthening the country’s energy independence.

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2035 Renewable Energy Targets

Türkiye has set ambitious renewable energy objectives for the coming decade.

The government aims to reach:

• 120 gigawatts of combined solar and wind capacity by 2035
• 77 gigawatts of installed solar PV capacity by 2035

The latest auctions build on previous YEKA rounds, including:

• 800MW of solar capacity awarded earlier this year
• 1.2GW of wind capacity allocated under previous tenders

Officials believe maintaining annual auction programmes will help provide certainty for investors while expanding domestic renewable energy manufacturing and project development.

Deployment Pace Still Needs to Accelerate

Despite rapid renewable growth in recent years, analysts suggest Türkiye will need to increase deployment rates to achieve its long-term objectives.

According to energy think tank Ember, Türkiye added approximately 6.5GW of combined solar and wind capacity during 2025.

However, the country will need to install roughly 8GW annually through 2035 to remain on track for its renewable capacity targets.

Expanding annual YEKA auctions, streamlining permitting processes, and attracting greater private investment are expected to play important roles in closing that gap.

Outlook

Türkiye’s latest 2.4GW YEKA tender reinforces the country’s commitment to expanding renewable energy and strengthening long-term energy security. By combining competitive auctions with temporary access to the open electricity market and long-term power purchase agreements, the programme offers investors greater flexibility while supporting large-scale renewable deployment. Although renewable installations continue to grow rapidly, maintaining higher annual deployment rates will be essential if Türkiye is to achieve its target of 120GW of combined solar and wind capacity by 2035 and further reduce reliance on imported energy.

FAQs

1. How much renewable energy capacity is Türkiye offering?

Türkiye is offering 2.4GW of renewable energy capacity, including 900MW of solar PV and 1.5GW of wind power.

2. When can companies apply for the YEKA tenders?

Applications for both solar and wind projects will open on 13 October 2026.

3. What is unique about the new tender structure?

Successful developers can sell electricity on the open market for 60 months (solar) or 72 months (wind) before entering 20-year power purchase agreements.

4. What renewable energy target is Türkiye aiming to achieve?

Türkiye aims to reach 120GW of installed solar and wind capacity by 2035, supported by annual renewable energy auctions and continued investment in clean power infrastructure.

Sources: Hürriyet Daily News, Informa Markets, pv magazine Global, IndexBox

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