Written by: Karim Hammam
Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alper Selçuk, announced the "National Energy 2040" vision, which aims to provide approximately 70% of Turkey's energy needs through renewable sources by 2040, while injecting billions of dollars in investments into the infrastructure for electricity production, transmission, and distribution.
Goals of the National Energy 2040 Vision
The new vision places electricity at the heart of the energy transition, aiming to increase reliance on electricity across all economic sectors, from industry and transport to buildings and agriculture. Berkay emphasized that the world faces multiple challenges in the energy sector, and that Turkey has prepared a future roadmap that achieves "complete energy independence" from production to consumption.
Comprehensive Electricity and Billions of Dollars in Investments
The Minister pointed to the rising demand for electricity both locally and globally, explaining that the vision outlines a new phase in which electricity uses expand in all fields. To achieve this, the electricity infrastructure will witness massive investments worth billions of dollars to enhance grid resilience and security.
Alignment with the 2053 Net Zero Goal
Renewable energy contributes to enhancing supply security and reducing dependence on foreign sources, and is fully aligned with Turkey's goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2053. The vision aims to raise the share of renewables to approximately 70% of the energy mix by 2040.
Announcement of Details in Istanbul and Presentation at COP31
The details of the vision and its ambitious goals will be revealed at a launch ceremony at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul, in the presence of leaders from the public and private sectors, civil society organizations, and local and international media. Turkey will also present its targets at the COP31 Conference of the Parties, scheduled to be held in Antalya from November 9-20.
