The proposed plan, which is a part of National Renewable Energy Action Plan set out by the Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Ministry, will enable secure energy supply and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A total of 34GW of hydropower, 20GW of wind energy, 5GW of solar energy, 1GW of geothermal and 1GW of biomass is planned to be developed in the country by increasing non-hydro renewables output about sevenfold in less than a decade.
Turkey Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz, said: "Turkey will continue increasing energy generation from its domestic resources, including from renewable sources such as hydro, wind, geothermal and biomass."
"Renewable energy is one of the key elements of the policy and strategy which shape Turkey’s energy agenda."
EBRD director for energy efficiency and climate change Terry McCallion said: "The target is ambitious but with determined and concerted efforts at all levels of government and with the full participation of the industry, Turkey will be able to unlock its green energy potential."
