How did President Erdogan launch a solar energy boom in Türkiye?

Istanbul Deregulation of the requirements for private solar energy systems has led to a huge investment boom in Turkey. More than ten billion US dollars poured into the construction of small solar power plants within twelve months, ten times more than in previous years. “The wave of investments has far exceeded our expectations,” Mustafa Yilmaz, head of the Energy Regulatory Authority, said in an interview with reporters.

This means that Turkey is one step ahead of Germany, where similar regulations have only now been introduced. With its recent solar energy package, the federal government recently decided to provide a number of facilities for the expansion of solar energy. Among other things, it should become much easier to connect the power plant on your small balcony from 2024. Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Green Party) wants to promote the expansion of solar energy on roofs and other open spaces.