Hydroelectricity in Turkey

Hydroelectricity is a critical source of energy in Turkey and substantial amounts can be generated due to its mountainous landscape and position between three seas. The main river basins are the Euphrates (Turkish: Fırat) and Tigris (Turkish: Dicle). Turkey has built many dams, and hydroelectric power plants can now generate about 23GW. The many projects currently in progress, such as the Southeastern Anatolia Project, total another 15GW. The energy policy of Turkey supports hydropower.

Hydroelectricity in Turkey

Hydroelectricity is a critical source of energy in Turkey and substantial amounts can be generated due to its mountainous landscape and position between three seas. The main river basins are the Euphrates (Turkish: Fırat) and Tigris (Turkish: Dicle). Turkey has built many dams, and hydroelectric power plants can now generate about 23GW. The many projects currently in progress, such as the Southeastern Anatolia Project, total another 15GW. The energy policy of Turkey supports hydropower.