Türkiye allocates 2,285 MW of wind and solar capacity in 2026 YEKA auctions, with about 1.9 billion dollars of investment
By Eve
Türkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Ministry allocated 2,285 MW of renewable capacity in its 2026 YEKA auctions, with about 1.9 billion dollars of investment expected and 6.1 billion kWh of clean electricity a year. The YEKA GES 2026 solar round awarded 785 MW across 11 sites after 44 bids from 19 companies, at a floor price of 3.25 euro cents per kWh, while the YEKA RES 2026 wind round allocated 1,500 MW across 7 sites in Sivas, Balıkesir, Manisa and Kütahya after 29 bids from 12 companies, at 3.50 euro cents per kWh. Solar winners can sell on the free market for 5 years, then supply the transmission system at the same price for 20 years, and committed contribution fees of 31.585 million euros excluding VAT (37.9 million including VAT).
Why it matters
Large new wind and solar volumes with long, fixed price terms point to growing renewable supply in the Turkish grid, which supports the case for green power sourcing and PPA discussions for charge point operators active in the market. The auctions are not EV specific, so any benefit to charging economics depends on how this supply feeds into wholesale and retail power prices.
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- Original title
- “Türkiye'den 2,3 GW'lık rüzgar ve güneş enerjisi atağı: 1.9 milyar dolarlık yatırım”
- Published
- 4 November 2026
- Updated
- 5 November 2026
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- Turkey
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