Water energy in Turkey

Hydroelectricity provide more than 16% of the world’s electricity. In developing country Hydroelectricity provide around 40% of the electric energy.

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.

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Some dams in Turkey are controversial. However it is claimed that hydropower can be expanded without damaging the environment.

Hydropower is one of the most common renewable energy in the world and it also play vital role in the Turkey’s energy production. The theoretical viable hydroelectric potential of the country has been estimated at 433 TWh/year, nearly 1% of the total hydropower potential of the world.