Turkey Solar Energy - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)

The turkey solar energy market size was valued at 23.5 gigawatt in 2025 and estimated to grow from 27.25 gigawatt in 2026 to reach 57.1 gigawatt by 2031, at a CAGR of 15.95% during the forecast period (2026-2031). This report is Segmented by Technology (Solar Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power), Grid Type (On-Grid and Off-Grid), and End-User (Utility-Scale, Commercial and Industrial, and Residential). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Installed Capacity (GW).

Turkey Solar Energy Market Trends and Insights

Net-metering expansion and rooftop mandate roll-outs

Monthly net-metering credits enable homes and factories to sell surplus power, reducing payback times to below seven years. Rooftop potential equals 120 GW, or three times the 2030 capacity target. Installations under 5 MW see faster licensing, which boosts small EPC activity in Istanbul and Ankara. Distribution firms flag voltage swings at midday, yet smart inverters ease the strain. The government plans digital meters nationwide, a move that supports broader bidirectional flows. These factors collectively expand the customer base of the Turkish solar energy market.

Declining LCOE of PV electricity

Utility bids are now clearing below USD 70/MWh, matching imported gas and coal prices. Module prices decline as local fabs scale, while low-cost financing reduces the weighted cost of capital. Southern provinces average 7.2 sun-hours daily, lifting capacity-factor economics. Storage prices fall too, making hybrid arrays viable for factories with evening loads. As a result, developers lock in long PPAs that underpin the Turkey solar energy market size through the decade.

Grid-curtailment caps in high-solar provinces

Rapid PV build-outs now press the 400 kV backbone, and curtailment averages 4% in Konya, climbing to 7% on clear spring days. The transmission operator applies hourly caps that slice merchant revenues and unsettle lenders. Developers respond with inverter oversizing, battery add-ons, and staggered energization schedules; however, these fixes increase project capital expenditures and temper near-term additions. Grid-reinforcement plans promise a new south-north corridor by 2027, yet until then, curtailment will trim the Turkey solar energy market's CAGR.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

• Green-hydrogen pilots anchoring utility-scale PPAs
• “Made-in-Türkiye” module incentive scheme
• TRY-USD volatility squeezing imported balance-of-system costs

Segment Analysis

Solar Photovoltaic installations captured 99.98% of 2025 capacity, while Concentrated Solar Power lingered at 0.02%. PV’s cost edge is clear: the Karapinar complex delivers electricity at USD 69.9/MWh, whereas no commercial CSP bid has met the YEKA price ceiling. Consequently, PV additions are expected to average 2.9 GW annually, keeping the Turkey solar energy market size firmly PV-centric. CSP’s 112.9% CAGR reflects pilot-scale projects, such as a proposed 20 MW hybrid tower in Mersin; yet, even full build-out leaves CSP with a share below 1% by 2031.

Domestic manufacturers channel the USD 2.5 billion cell-fab investment into n-type modules that cross 24% efficiency, cutting land use per megawatt. EPC firms also favor bifacial and single-axis tracker combinations, which boost yield by 15-20% in southern provinces. CSP, in contrast, faces high water demand and limited local engineering expertise, so developers adopt a wait-and-see approach. Still, grid-stability debates could revive interest in thermal-storage-rich CSP after 2028.

Complete Report Scope:

• By Technology
  • Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
  • Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
• By Grid Type
  • On-Grid
  • Off-Grid
• By End-user
  • Utility-Scale
  • Commercial and Industrial (C&I)
  • Residential
• By Component (Qualitative Analysis)
  • Solar Modules/Panels
  • Inverters (String, Central, Micro)
  • Mounting and Tracking Systems
  • Balance-of-System and Electricals
  • Energy Storage and Hybrid Integration

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

• Kalyon PV
• Smart Güneş Teknolojileri (Smart Solar)
• HT Solar Energy J.S.C
• CW Enerji
• Ankara Solar A.?.
• Go Enerji
• Solarturk
• Zorlu Enerji
• Asunim Group
• SMA Solar Technology AG
• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
• Fronius International GmbH
• Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.
• ?nform Elektronik
• Halk Enerji
• Eko Renewable Energy Inc.
• ATSCO Solar Panel Ltd.
• Akfen Renewables
• Enerjisa Enerji
• Borusan EnBW Enerji

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support