Türkiye’s solar power generation hits all-time high in June

Türkiye’s electricity generation from solar power reached an all-time high of 4.99 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in June, the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry said on July 24, as longer sunshine hours boosted renewable power output.

According to ministry data, total electricity generation rose to 30.35 billion kWh in June, marking the highest output ever recorded for the month.

Solar generation climbed to a record 4.99 billion kWh, supplying 16.4 percent of the country’s total electricity production during the month.

Hydropower remained Türkiye’s largest source of electricity, generating 10.54 billion kWh, or 34.7 percent of total output in June.