What is Turkey's rooftop solar potential?

Türkiye’s rooftop solar potential is close to ten times its current installed solar capacity. The top three provinces for total rooftop solar potential are Istanbul (10.4 GW), Ankara (10.1 GW) and Izmir (9.3 GW), the provinces with the highest population.

Can Türkiye expand its rooftop solar capacity?

Türkiye’s rooftop solar potential is over 120 GW, ten times its current installed solar capacity and enough to meet 45% of electricity consumption. This study considers potential for expanding solar rooftop capacity in Türkiye, alongside potential benefits and routes towards policy implementation.

Will Türkiye's policies lead to a rapid increase in rooftop solar installations?

In fact, the installed rooftop capacity doubled for two consecutive years and reached 3 GW in 2022. Despite being far behind in rooftop solar power potential, Türkiye’s policies could likewise lead to a rapid increase in rooftop solar installations. Download Acknowledgements Cover photo Mikel Bilbao / Alamy Stock Photo Contributors

What is the theoretical potential of rooftop solar?

Theoretical potential for rooftop solar is the broadest category. It is calculated by assuming that all building roof areas have solar panels, regardless of their suitability. To determine the technical potential, the roof’s suitable areas are taken into account as well.

Can rooftop solar power plants be installed on apartment roofs?

To promote widespread installation of solar power plants on apartment roofs, regional rooftop solar power programs can be designed by the responsible municipality or distribution company in the area.

How many GW CAN a rooftop solar system produce?

Since the earthquake zone was not taken into account and the potential calculation was done by estimating the rooftop area that would be covered with relatively low-efficiency panels, it is likely that the true technical potential across the country even exceeds 120 GW.