Net Zero 2053: A Roadmap for Türkiye's Electricity Sector

As part of its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, Turkey has made significant progress in establishing new institutional frameworks to combat climate change; these frameworks need to be followed by an economy-wide transformation across all sectors and policy areas. Focusing on the role of the electricity sector in the transition to a fully decarbonized Turkish energy system, this study assesses the evolution of energy demand across all sectors, considering energy efficiency improvements, additional demand from end-use electrification, and green hydrogen needed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. The study focuses on the role of the electricity sector in a fully decarbonized energy system by 2053. In this context, the technical and economic feasibility of Turkey's energy transition is also evaluated. The report discusses the development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electrification—the main pillars of the energy transition—while assessing possible pathways to achieving a net-zero carbon economy and a decarbonized Turkish electricity sector by 2053.