Türkiye plans to invest approximately $108 billion (TL 5.26 trillion) in power generation and transmission infrastructure by 2035 as part of its goal to expand renewable energy capacity to 120 gigawatts (GW), Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced Wednesday. This investment is divided between an estimated $80 billion directed toward generation facilities, primarily wind and solar power, and $28 billion allocated to transmission infrastructure.
Under the Renewable Energy 2035 Road Map, the country aims to significantly increase its installed wind and solar capacity to meet rising energy demand and support its energy transition efforts. Bayraktar highlighted the substantial development of Türkiye’s transmission network in recent years, noting that the total length of transmission lines has grown by 80 percent, reaching 77,000 kilometers (47,845 miles). The transmission network is crucial in transporting electricity from power plants to consumption centers, while distribution networks handle delivery to end users.
The minister emphasized ongoing investments in the electricity grid to accommodate urbanization, the expanding generation capacity, and the evolving needs of the energy sector. Between 2005 and 2025, Türkiye recorded notable progress in strengthening its transmission infrastructure. The number of transmission substations under the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ) increased from 512 to 824, while the count of transmission transformers doubled from 1,096 to 2,215. Total transformer capacity expanded by 226 percent to 236,913 megavolt-amperes (MVA).
These developments are intended to provide a robust foundation for the country’s renewable energy ambitions and to ensure the reliability of electricity supply as Türkiye transitions toward a cleaner energy mix.