Turkey8 Mar 2026· 7 min read· Seyit ÖnderolTurkey's Energy Transition Reaches New Threshold: Fossil-to-Renewable Shift Is a System ImperativeOfficial data shows solar and wind are now at the centre of the system. Turkey targets 120 GW solar+wind by 2035.
Turkey8 Mar 2026· 6 min read· Seyit ÖnderolTurkey Builds a New Energy Ecosystem: Solar, Wind, Storage, Hydrogen and the Grid ConvergeTurkey is shaping a more integrated energy ecosystem combining generation, storage, transmission, trade and new energy carriers.
Technology8 Mar 2026· 6 min read· Seyit ÖnderolTurkey's New Energy Era: More Renewables, More Data, More AIWith tens of thousands of solar plants and storage coming online, data, software and algorithms are becoming the invisible backbone of the new grid.
Turkey9 Mar 2026· 6 min read· Seyit ÖnderolTurkey's Energy Transition Timeline: From Fossil Dependence to a Renewable Power System by 2050Turkey is accelerating its shift from coal and gas toward a hybrid energy system dominated by solar, wind, and smart grids.
Research9 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolArtificial Intelligence Is Emerging as the Brain of Future Energy SystemsAs renewable energy expands, AI-based forecasting and optimization models are becoming essential for managing complex electricity networks.
Global9 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliRenewable Energy Is Redefining Energy Security in the 21st CenturySolar, wind, and digital energy networks are becoming central pillars of national energy security strategies worldwide.
Turkey10 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolSolar Power Becomes the Fastest-Growing Energy Source in TurkeyFrom rooftop installations to large utility-scale plants, solar energy is rapidly transforming Turkey's electricity system.
Turkey10 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliHydropower Remains the Backbone of Turkey's Renewable Electricity SystemWhile solar and wind expand rapidly, hydropower continues to play a crucial stabilizing role in Turkey's power grid.
Policy10 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliBalancing Cost, Emissions, and Energy Security: The Core Challenge of Modern Energy PolicyGovernments worldwide are trying to balance three critical objectives: affordable electricity, lower emissions, and secure energy supplies.
Technology10 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolSmart Renewable Cities Are Emerging as the Future of Energy SystemsCities are integrating solar power, electric mobility, energy storage, and digital grids to build more resilient energy infrastructure.
Research11 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliRenewable Energy Is Becoming Essential for Life, Ecosystems, and Sustainable DevelopmentSolar, wind, and hydropower are not only transforming electricity systems but also reshaping how energy interacts with ecosystems and human well-being.
Research11 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliRenewable Energy and Biodiversity: Can Clean Power and Nature Coexist?New energy infrastructure is increasingly designed to coexist with wildlife and natural ecosystems.
Global11 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliLarge-Scale Renewable Infrastructure Is Reshaping Global Power SystemsSolar farms, wind parks, and modern hydropower plants are forming the backbone of future electricity networks.
Technology12 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolBioenergy Is Emerging as a Key Component of the Renewable Energy MixAgricultural residues, organic waste, and biomass resources are increasingly being converted into electricity, fuels, and heat.
Research12 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliClean Energy Is Increasingly Linked to Public Health BenefitsRenewable energy expansion can reduce air pollution and improve health outcomes in urban and rural communities.
Global12 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliHydropower Dams Continue to Provide Stable Renewable ElectricityLarge hydroelectric projects remain one of the most reliable sources of renewable power worldwide.
Global13 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolWind Power Continues to Lead Global Renewable Electricity ExpansionOnshore and offshore wind farms are becoming a cornerstone of modern electricity systems.
Policy13 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliRenewable Energy Is Becoming a Central Pillar of Energy SecurityCountries are increasingly turning to renewable electricity to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Policy13 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Prof. Dr. Faik BilgiliBalancing Energy Costs, Emissions, and Security Is the Central Challenge of Energy TransitionModern energy systems must simultaneously address economic affordability, environmental sustainability, and supply reliability.
Turkey4 Mar 2026· 6 min read· Seyit ÖnderolTurkey Energy Status Report 2026: Renewable Share Reaches 42%Comprehensive overview of Turkey's energy transition progress, grid capacity, and policy outlook for the coming decade.
Research3 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolRenewable Energy and Nature: Synergies for Sustainable TransitionHow solar, wind, and hydro projects can coexist with ecosystems. Best practices for land use, biodiversity, and community engagement.
Global2 Mar 2026· 4 min read· Seyit ÖnderolGlobal Solar Farm Expansion: 350 GW Added in 2025IEA revises solar deployment forecasts upward as module prices fall and policy support strengthens across emerging markets.
Research1 Mar 2026· 8 min read· Seyit ÖnderolAI and Machine Learning in Energy Forecasting: 2026 AdvancesNeural network and reinforcement learning models are achieving R² above 0.97 for long-horizon renewable capacity forecasting.
Turkey28 Feb 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolHydroelectric Power in Turkey: 32 GW Capacity and Modernisation PlansTurkey's hydropower fleet remains the backbone of renewable generation. New pumped storage and modernisation projects underway.
Technology27 Feb 2026· 4 min read· Seyit ÖnderolGeothermal Energy in Turkey: Second-Largest Producer in EuropeTurkey's geothermal capacity exceeds 1.7 GW. Western Anatolia hosts world-class resources with continued investment.
Markets2 Mar 2026· 4 min read· Seyit ÖnderolTurkey's Renewable Capacity Hits Record 65 GW in Q4 2025Solar and wind additions drove a 12% year-on-year increase, according to TEIAS data released this week.
Policy1 Mar 2026· 6 min read· Seyit ÖnderolEU ETS Carbon Price Analysis: Structural Support Above €60Tighter supply and industrial demand recovery underpin price resilience despite political headwinds.
Markets28 Feb 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolBattery Storage Deployment in Turkey to Triple by 2028A new incentive scheme announced by EMRA targets 3 GWh of grid-scale storage by end of the decade.
Global27 Feb 2026· 4 min read· Seyit ÖnderolIEA: Solar to Add More Capacity Than All Other Sources CombinedThe International Energy Agency revised its 2025 solar forecast upward by 18%, citing falling module prices.
Policy26 Feb 2026· 8 min read· Seyit ÖnderolEU Hydrogen Strategy: Progress, Gaps and Policy OutlookA review of current electrolyser deployment against 2030 targets reveals a widening gap requiring urgent action.
Turkey25 Feb 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolCurtailment Crisis: Turkey Wastes 12% of Wind Output in 2025Grid bottlenecks in the Aegean and Marmara regions are causing significant renewable curtailment losses.
Markets24 Feb 2026· 3 min read· Seyit ÖnderolOffshore Wind Auction: Record Low Bid at €42/MWhThree projects totalling 4.5 GW cleared the latest round at prices well below the previous record.
Research23 Feb 2026· 10 min read· Seyit ÖnderolAI-Based Energy Forecasting: A Survey of 2024–2025 AdvancesReinforcement learning and transformer-based models are showing strong results for long-horizon energy demand forecasting.
Research14 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolBiomass Energy as a Policy Tool for Sustainable Development and Economic GrowthEvidence from European and developing countries shows biomass can support both emissions reduction and economic objectives when properly integrated.
Research15 Mar 2026· 6 min read· Seyit ÖnderolEnvironmental Kuznets Curve and Renewable Energy: A Revisited ApproachA revisited EKC framework demonstrates how renewable energy consumption dynamically impacts CO2 emissions across income levels.
Research16 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolUrbanization and Energy Intensity: Panel Data Evidence from Emerging EconomiesPanel data analysis reveals the complex relationship between urbanization, energy intensity, and sustainable development pathways.
Research14 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolEnergy Poverty and Sustainable Development: Bridging the GapClean energy access is increasingly linked to poverty reduction and sustainable development outcomes in emerging markets.
Policy15 Mar 2026· 6 min read· Seyit ÖnderolInstitutional Economics and the Green Energy TransitionInstitutional quality and economic freedoms play a critical role in enabling successful renewable energy adoption.
Research16 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolTourism, Energy Consumption, and Sustainability: An Integrated AnalysisThe nexus between tourism growth, energy demand, and sustainability requires integrated policy approaches.
Turkey14 Mar 2026· 6 min read· Seyit ÖnderolEvaluation of Renewable Energy Alternatives for Sustainable Development in TurkeyMulti-criteria analysis ranks solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal for Turkey's sustainable energy mix.
Turkey15 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolFinancial Development and Energy Consumption: A Cointegration Analysis for TurkeyLong-run cointegration analysis reveals the bidirectional relationship between financial development and energy use in Turkey.
Turkey16 Mar 2026· 5 min read· Seyit ÖnderolTurkey's Energy Dependency: A Cointegration AnalysisEmpirical evidence on Turkey's energy dependency and its implications for economic growth and policy.
