Türkiye’s Landmark Energy Reform Fast-Tracks Renewables to Meet Climate Goals
Türkiye Introduces “Super Permit Law” to Accelerate Renewable Energy and Meet Climate Targets
Türkiye has passed a major energy reform law designed to dramatically streamline the country’s permitting process for renewable energy projects — a key step toward meeting its 2035 clean energy targets and 2053 net-zero emissions vision.Nicknamed the “Super Permit Law,” the legislation shortens regulatory timelines and grants greater authority to national energy bodies, positioning Türkiye as a more competitive player in the global green energy transition.
Permitting Timelines Cut by More Than Half
Under the new law, wind energy projects, which previously took up to four years to receive permits, will now be approved in approximately 1.5 years. Solar energy projects, which generally required two years for permitting, will also see timelines reduced to a similar 18-month window.This regulatory acceleration is expected to unlock a surge in renewable investments and bring many previously delayed projects to the implementation phase.
Environmental Assessments Streamlined
Significant changes have also been made to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. While EIAs will still be conducted for larger and more sensitive projects, the law removes the EIA requirement as a prerequisite for obtaining zoning permits, speeding up project launches without eliminating environmental oversight.Key Institutions Given Expanded Authority
The reform grants expanded authority to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), enabling them to fast-track key decisions and approvals.“Thanks to this reform, energy projects will progress more rapidly,” said Hakan Erkan, Secretary General of the Solar Energy Industrialists and Industry Association (GENSED). “With the Energy Ministry and EPDK playing a stronger role, we expect investments to move forward much faster.”
A Boost to Türkiye’s Climate Commitments
The streamlined process is designed to help Türkiye achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets, which include significantly expanding its wind and solar capacity by 2035, and reaching net-zero emissions by 2053.Experts believe the law positions Türkiye to outpace many European countries in project realization timelines, particularly in wind energy. “This will be a game-changer,” noted industry figure Yusuf Kalaycı, adding that long-pending projects now have a clearer path to realization.
