☀️ Peak sun hours in Turkey
Turkey is sunny, especially in the south — roughly 4 to 5.5 peak sun hours. The Mediterranean and south-east are highest; the Black Sea coast lowest.
| Region | Approx. peak sun hours (annual avg) |
|---|---|
| South-East Anatolia (Sanliurfa) | ~5.0 – 5.5 |
| Mediterranean (Antalya) | ~4.8 – 5.3 |
| Central Anatolia (Konya, Ankara) | ~4.5 – 5.0 |
| Aegean (Izmir) | ~4.5 – 5.0 |
| Black Sea coast | ~3.5 – 4.2 |
Use your local figure in the solar panel calculator and the energy production calculator. Background: peak sun hours by location.
⚡ Electricity prices in Turkey
Residential electricity tariffs have risen sharply in recent years and are billed in tiers, commonly the equivalent of a few Turkish lira per kWh in the upper bands. Rising prices are a big reason rooftop solar has taken off — self-generation avoids the most expensive grid units.
💸 Incentives & net metering
Turkey allows unlicensed rooftop generation with a net-metering / offset scheme (mahsuplaşma) that credits exported energy against consumption, and it has a strong domestic panel-manufacturing industry. Exact buy-back and offset terms are set by EPDK regulation and evolve, so confirm the current rules with your distributor before sizing an export system.
💰 System cost & payback in Turkey
Local manufacturing keeps prices competitive; rough guide:
| System size | Approx. cost | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | ~$1,800 – 3,000 | Small home |
| 5 kW | ~$3,000 – 4,800 | Typical family home |
| 10 kW | ~$5,500 – 9,000 | Large home / small business |
Work out your own numbers with the ROI calculator and the bill savings calculator, or design the whole system with the system report builder.
💡 Local insight: Turkey
Turkey benefits from good sun plus a large local panel industry, which keeps hardware prices competitive. With tariffs climbing, payback has been shortening — often around 4–7 years for a well-sited rooftop system with net metering. The south and south-east generate noticeably more than the Black Sea coast, so location strongly affects the return.
🧰 Solar tools
Plan your system with these:
- Solar panel calculator — how many panels for your usage and sun hours.
- Solar bill savings calculator — how much you'll save.
- ROI calculator — payback period.
- Battery calculator — if you want backup.
- Full system report — design the whole system in one page.
Related reading: solar panels in hot climates, how many panels to run a house, and peak sun hours by location.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many peak sun hours does Turkey get?
About 4 to 5.5. The south-east and Mediterranean are highest (~5–5.5), while the Black Sea coast is lower at ~3.5–4.2.
Is solar worth it in Turkey?
Yes — strong sun, rising tariffs and net metering give a typical payback of about 4–7 years, faster in the sunny south.
Does Turkey have net metering?
Yes, unlicensed rooftop systems can use an offset scheme (mahsuplaşma) that credits exported energy. Terms are set by EPDK and change, so confirm locally.
How much does solar cost in Turkey?
Roughly $3,000–$4,800 for a typical 5 kW home system, helped by local manufacturing. Get local quotes.
Note: Turkish electricity tariffs, net-metering rules and prices (and the lira) change over time. These figures are approximate, for planning only — verify with your distributor and a local installer.