Solar and flexibility: key to Türkiye’s rising cooling challenge

This report by Ember analyzes the increasing electricity demand for space cooling in Türkiye, driven by rising temperatures and air conditioner ownership. It highlights that cooling-related consumption reached 10 TWh in 2024 and is projected to grow significantly by 2035. The study argues that solar energy, which peaks during the hottest hours, is a critical solution for meeting this demand and maintaining grid stability.

• Electricity consumption for space cooling in Türkiye rose by 26% between 2022 and 2024, reaching a total of 10 TWh in 2024. The average annual growth rate for cooling demand during this period was 12%, significantly outpacing the overall electricity demand growth of 2.8%.
• Cooling demand has a substantial impact on peak hourly electricity use. On July 28, 2025, Türkiye recorded an all-time high hourly consumption of 59 GWh, with 18% of that demand attributed to cooling. During summer months, cooling typically accounts for more than 10% of electricity use between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

APA

Gümüş, B. S. (2025). Solar and flexibility: key to Türkiye’s rising cooling challenge. Ember. https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2025/08/Solar-and-flexibility-key-to-Turkiyes-rising-cooling-challenge.pdf

Chicago

Gümüş, Bahadır Sercan. Solar and flexibility: key to Türkiye’s rising cooling challenge. Ember, 2025. https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2025/08/Solar-and-flexibility-key-to-Turkiyes-rising-cooling-challenge.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{gm2025solar, author = {Gümüş, Bahadır Sercan}, title = {{Solar and flexibility: key to Türkiye’s rising cooling challenge}}, institution = {Ember}, year = {2025}, month = aug, url = {https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2025/08/Solar-and-flexibility-key-to-Turkiyes-rising-cooling-challenge.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }