Increase in utilization of natural gas and solar power in electricity production
In July, Turkey witnessed a significant shift in its energy production as natural gas and solar energy took centre stage, contributing significantly to meeting the rising demand.
According to data from the Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ), electricity production in Türkiye increased by 2.1% compared to the same month the previous year. The rise in production was mainly due to an increase in the contributions of natural gas and solar energy.
Natural gas was the leading source of electricity production, generating a remarkable 8.69 million megawatt-hours. This is a significant increase of 1.15 million megawatt-hours compared to the previous year. The Sakarya Gas Field may be playing a crucial role in Turkey's energy mix due to the production decreases in hydroelectric and wind power plants.
Solar energy also saw an increase, contributing 1,05 million megawatt-hours. In contrast, hydroelectric plants produced 5.67 million megawatt-hours, a decrease from previous years. Wind power plants also saw a decline, generating 3.56 million megawatt-hours.
The volume of gas supplied to the network in July increased by 13.6 percent year-on-year, reaching 4,143,816,000 cubic meters. The increase in consumption was primarily due to higher cooling needs and air conditioning usage due to hot weather conditions.
Imported coal was the second-leading source, producing 7.3 million megawatt-hours. Thermal power plants produced 797,375 megawatt-hours.
The diversification of Turkey's energy sources may be a strategic response to the production decreases in hydroelectric and wind power plants. This data suggests a growing reliance on natural gas and solar energy in Turkey's energy mix.
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- The renewable-energy industry, specifically solar energy, is witnessing an increase in Turkey, as evidenced by the production of 1,05 million megawatt-hours in July, a figure that is growing as a part of Turkey's energy mix.
- In light of the diversification of Turkey's energy sources, there seems to be a strategic shift in the finance sector towards renewable energy, particularly as natural gas and solar energy are taking a significant role in meeting the rising energy demand and ensuring the country's energy security.
