Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Romaya Journal: Researches on Multidisciplinary Approaches, cilt.2026, sa.1, 2026 (Scopus)
The rising global energy demand, the urgency of climate change mitigation, and increasing concerns over energy security have significantly elevated the strategic importance of renewable energy sources. Among them, solar energy has emerged as a leading option due to its high technical potential, low environmental hazardous impact, and broad applicability. Türkiye, with over 2,700 hours of annual sunshine and substantial land availability, stands out as one of the most advantaged countries in Europe in terms of solar potential. However, the share of solar power in its total electricity generation remains limited. This study analyzes Türkiye’s solar energy landscape by examining technical capacity, installed power, incentive mechanisms, permitting procedures, local participation, and industrial infrastructure. For comparative purposes, five OECD countries (Greece, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and Italy) were selected based on their similar solar potential and economic structures. Through a multi-dimensional policy comparison, the study identifies both strengths and structural shortcomings in Türkiye’s current framework. It offers concrete policy recommendations, including the simplification of regulatory processes, support for high-value domestic manufacturing, and the pro-motion of distributed energy models such as energy cooperatives. Overall, the study concludes that Türkiye’s solar energy transformation requires a more coherent, long-term, and institutionally integrated policy approach in order to reach its full potential.