Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that approximately 26,478 megawatts of installed capacity has been reached in solar energy alone in 13 years, and that solar energy will reach its peak in total installed capacity by the end of the year.
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Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that Turkey has reached 26,478 megawatts of installed solar power capacity, adding that solar energy will surpass hydroelectric power by the end of the year to become the leading energy source in terms of total installed capacity. Bayraktar also added that approximately 50,000 people are employed in the renewable energy sector.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that approximately 26,478 megawatts of installed capacity has been reached in solar energy alone in 13 years, and that solar energy will reach its peak in total installed capacity by the end of the year.