As Europe looks outward for solutions, attention is homing in on nearby regions with untapped potential; perhaps none more strategically located than Türkiye. Straddling the crossroads of East and West, Türkiye’s latitude strikes a winning balance: far enough north to avoid equatorial efficiency losses, yet close enough for generous solar exposure. The country also lies along a major wind corridor favored by migrating birds, signaling strong, consistent winds. 

“These resources are crucial for energy independence and addressing Türkiye's significant foreign trade deficit, which can be 70-80% driven by energy imports in certain years,” says Dr. Murtaza Ata, CEO, Kalyon Enerji whose solar power plant project Karapınar (supported by Türkiye's Ministry of Energy) secured $820 million in financing with a second 500-megwatt plant scheduled for completion late 2026, reflecting a strong national push for energy independence. Ankara-based Alfa Solar Energy, while also focused on the Turkish market, hopes to present a competitive alternative to Eastern suppliers by expanding its presence beyond Greece and Romania into Southern Europe and the Balkans.