Nuclear energy is viewed as one of the options capable of providing “backbone” generation due to its high-capacity factor. Türkiye’s National Energy Plan, which targets 7.2 gigawatts (GW) of installed nuclear capacity by 2035, reflects this role as an official policy objective, an expert says.
“The contribution of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is not limited to adding new generating capacity. It also gives Türkiye its first hands-on experience with operating a nuclear power plant. Akkuyu is moving forward with a target of 4,800 megawatts of installed capacity across four units. This scale is significant for diversifying the electricity generation portfolio and strengthening continuous, baseload power supply,” Erol Kam, a professor at Istanbul Technical University, told Daily Sabah.
Türkiye is making major investments in nuclear power and plans to build three conventional plants.
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