Simple solutions are enough to unlock the potential

This report by Ember outlines policy recommendations to unlock the potential of hybrid power plants in Türkiye, suggesting that straightforward regulatory changes could realize at least 8 GW of potential capacity.

• Hybrid power plants can increase solar capacity and bypass grid connection constraints in Türkiye because they utilize existing transmission lines of the primary source, eliminating the need for additional grid investments.
• The report recommends that hybrid plants be evaluated through a separate process rather than waiting for new capacity allocations, as their investment requirements differ from new power plant projects.
• Current capacity caps for hybrid projects, established in April 2021 and partially eased for wind plants in October 2022, limit capacity to 100 MW regardless of the plant's size. Removing this cap and allowing investors to determine additional capacity would facilitate the realization of Türkiye's hybrid potential, with grid overload managed via curtailment or penalties.
• The requirement for hybrid projects to be physically integrated within the primary plant site is a major obstacle, often leading to conflicts with restricted agricultural or forest lands and permitting issues with the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), especially for hydroelectric plants.
• To support the 2053 targets, the report calls for clear numerical targets for hybrid projects and improved data transparency, noting that current installed capacity data and historical data sets do not include figures for hybrid plants.

APA

Ember (2025). Simple solutions are enough to unlock the potential. https://ember-energy.org/chapter/policy-recommendations/

Chicago

Ember. Simple solutions are enough to unlock the potential. 2025. https://ember-energy.org/chapter/policy-recommendations/.

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BibTeX

@techreport{ember2025simple, author = {{Ember}}, title = {{Simple solutions are enough to unlock the potential}}, institution = {Ember}, year = {2025}, month = jun, url = {https://ember-energy.org/chapter/policy-recommendations/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }