Augoust power output experiences a significant increase, fueled by wind and solar energy sources.

In August, the electricity production landscape in Turkey witnessed a significant shift as renewable energy sources took the lead, accounting for 41.7% of the total electricity output. This marks a 4.1% increase compared to the same month last year, with renewable generation rising by 10.8%.

Natural gas led in electricity production with 8.53 million megawatt-hours, a slight decrease from previous years. The increase in gas supplied to the grid did not result in a proportional increase in electricity generation from natural gas. Natural gas plants produced 119,136 megawatt-hours in August.

Imported coal followed closely with 7.26 million megawatt-hours in August. However, it's worth noting that renewable energy sources outpaced both natural gas and coal in terms of growth.

The rise in renewable energy generation was primarily driven by the onshore wind energy sector. A significant share of repowering projects enhanced capacity and output, with wind power plants recording the highest increase in production compared to August of the previous year, with an additional 1.3 million megawatt-hours. Offshore contributions are also important, but the strong repowering rate on land was a key factor in the August rise.

Hydroelectric power generation, on the other hand, declined by 846,359 megawatt-hours during August compared to the same period last year.

Solar power plants produced 994,724 megawatt-hours in August, contributing to the overall increase in renewable energy production.

The increase in electricity consumption was primarily due to air conditioner usage during hot weather, with consumption standing at 34.37 million megawatt-hours in August. This represents a 3% increase compared to the same month last year. Air conditioning was identified as the key factor driving the rise in electricity consumption.

In August, electricity generation reached 34.77 million megawatt-hours, a testament to the growing reliance on renewable energy sources in Turkey's electricity production. The amount of gas supplied to the grid in August increased by approximately 5.8% year-on-year to 4.3 billion cubic meters.

As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how these trends continue to evolve, shaping the future of electricity production in Turkey.

Augoust power output experiences a significant increase, fueled by wind and solar energy sources.