Turkish Energy Minister: 70 Percent of Our Energy Will Be Renewable by 2040

Istanbul, Nov 4 (KUNA) -- Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday that Turkey aims to secure about 70 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2040, as part of the “National Energy 2040” vision. Bayraktar explained in a press statement that the new vision, to be announced ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) scheduled to be held in Antalya, southern Turkey, from November 9 to 20, includes billions of dollars in investments in infrastructure and electricity generation. He noted that the shift toward electricity use would form “the core of the new vision amid rising demand,” adding that Turkey would work to enhance electricity reliance across various sectors, including industry, transport, buildings, and agriculture. The Turkish minister said that developing energy infrastructure has become essential to keep pace with transformations in energy markets, pointing out that renewable sources would help strengthen supply security and reduce dependence on imports. In this regard, he noted that expanding renewable energy aligns with Turkey’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2053. Bayraktar affirmed that Turkey would present the objectives of its new vision to international partners at COP31 and outline its plans to build a more resilient and secure energy system, while enhancing regional and global interconnectivity. (End) T.A. / N.A.