It is estimated that rooftops in Türkiye have a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation potential of approximately 120 gigawatts (GW), and if this potential were realized, 45% of the country's electricity demand could be met by rooftop solar energy alone, according to a report on Wednesday.
Expanding rooftop solar could help decentralize electricity generation, reduce the reliance on centralized energy systems and increase the share of solar power in the country's electricity mix, the report by Anadolu Agency (AA), citing "Türkiye Energy Policy Review," indicated.
The review was prepared by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The model could also help reduce reliance on subsidies for energy generation while enabling consumers to produce electricity at more affordable costs.
When looking at the cities that have the largest rooftop solar potential, the country's three most populous cities are identified – Istanbul in the northwest, the capital Ankara and Izmir on the Aegean coast.
