Türkiye
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Energy system of Türkiye
These reforms have included measures targeted at modernisation, liberalisation and increased domestic production capacity. Notably, Türkiye has seen considerable diversification of its energy mix in the past decade. Renewable electricity generation has tripled in the past decade and the commissioning of Turkey’s first nuclear power facility will further diversify the country’s fuel mix. Still, fossil fuels continue to drive Türkiye’s economy, with a heavy dependency on imports, especially oil and gas.
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Key recommendations
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Gradually phase down power market support mechanisms such as subsidisation and the obligated procurement by EÜAŞ of a significant share of electricity generation to keep system costs down.
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Significantly strengthen incentives, market mechanisms and access to finance for energy efficiency projects, especially in the industrial and buildings sectors.
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Develop a cross-governmental road map to reduce oil consumption by strengthening demand-reduction and fuel switching policies in the transport sector, including the promotion of electric vehicles.
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Reduce the dominant position of BOTAŞ and foster increased competition in the Turkish gas market.
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Define long-term targets for the development of renewable energies that take into account the maximum potential per technology.
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Define mid- and long-term emissions reduction and local air pollution targets to help guide sustainable energy policy making, including a plan for peaking of emissions.