Turkey using less coal and hydropower energy; renewables and gas up

A UK-based environmental organization released a report detailing changes in Turkey’s use of different energy sources.
Turkey wind power
Wind turbines are seen at the Akfen Renewable Energy Group’s Canakkale Wind Power Plant, on Dec. 17, 2021 in Canakkale, Turkey. Turkey’s renewable energy capacity is predicted to grow by 50 percent from 2021 through 2026. - Chris McGrath/Getty Images
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Turkey’s use of coal and water for energy decreased in 2021, while its use of renewable energy and gas went up, according to a new report. 

The London-based environmental watchdog Ember released its Turkey Electricity Review 2022 today. The report details Turkey’s use of different energy sources for its domestic power needs. 

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