Battery cascade energy storage in Türkiye

Where is Turkey's first solar power plant located?

In 2018, Turkey’s first large-scale battery plant was established in Manisa, integrated with a wind power station. During the following year, Turkey’s first grid-connected solar energy and storage facility came into operation in Konya, showcasing simultaneous solar energy generation and battery storage.

What is the future of energy storage?

Moreover, there have been significant investments in battery technologies, specifically targeting the storage and the effective use of energy from volatile sources such as wind and solar power. Various projects are underway to integrate energy storage systems into smart grid infrastructure.

How are electricity storage facilities established?

Electricity storage facilities can be established in different ways depending on the licence types of legal entities operating in the electricity market. Storage facilities with a maximum installed capacity of 1 MW can also be established by technology development zones and industrial zones for use in their R&D activities.

Will Turkey achieve its smart grid ambitions by 2035?

Aligned with the Turkey Smart Grids 2023 Vision and Strategy Determination Project, developed by the Electricity Distribution Services Association in collaboration with the Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Turkey aims to realise its smart grid ambitions by 2035.