How much solar capacity can a single industrial facility install for itself?

Up to the per-applicant cap (75 MW transmission-level, 10 MW distribution-level), sized to your facility's actual consumption; we help determine the right size.

How does a land-partnership model with agricultural landowners work?

Through a lease or revenue-share arrangement with the landowner, combined with the required non-agricultural-use permit; we help structure this.

What is the typical payback period for a solar investment?

It depends on capacity, electricity prices and your consumption/sale mix; we model this as part of feasibility.

Can a foreign investor develop a solar project?

Yes, through a company incorporated in Türkiye. We manage the process from incorporation through EPDK application.

Unlicensed Solar Power (GES) Investment

TEİAŞ's 1,500 MW transmission-level allocation and EPDK's 2,000 MW distribution-level unlicensed capacity for 2026 give solar investors a concrete, quantified framework for siting projects on Hatay's high-sunshine land.

TEİAŞ has announced a total of 1,500 MW in transmission-level capacity for unlicensed wind and solar power plants connecting in 2026, with each individual or corporate applicant capped at 75 MW at transmission level and 10 MW at distribution level. EPDK has separately allocated 2,000 MW of distribution-level unlicensed solar and wind capacity for 2026, broken down by substation.

Solar equipment benefits from a reduced 1% VAT rate, a meaningful reduction in upfront investment cost. Hatay's Mediterranean climate and broad agricultural land base, particularly around Kırıkhan and Reyhanlı, offer favorable siting conditions.

What Project Types Are Worth Considering?

Ground-mounted unlicensed solar plant (self-consumption or distribution-level grid sale)
Dedicated solar plant serving a single industrial facility's energy needs
Solar development on leased or partnered agricultural land
Pooled solar project serving multiple OIZ factories

Which Areas Should You Consider?

Kırıkhan and Reyhanlı stand out for solar investment thanks to broad agricultural land and high sunshine hours. İskenderun, Erzin and Hassa OIZs represent a direct demand source for facility-specific energy projects.

Connection and Permit Process

Connection application to TEDAŞ (distribution level) or TEİAŞ (transmission level)
EPDK unlicensed generation application and confirmation of capacity allocation
Land-use compliance and, if using agricultural land, non-agricultural-use permit
Building permit for site and substation structures

Incentives and Support

Alongside the 1% VAT rate on solar equipment, Region 6 incentives and the national YEKDEM (Renewable Energy Resources Support Mechanism) purchase guarantee are also relevant. Because 2026 capacity allocation is capped per applicant (75 MW transmission, 10 MW distribution), application timing matters.

See our Investment Incentive Consulting service

What to Keep in Mind

2026 capacity allocation is limited and can fill quickly against demand, making connection application timing critical. Solar development on agricultural land requires a separate non-agricultural-use permit, which can affect the overall project timeline.

Sources

From the official data

Energy: The Only Item in the Public Investment Programme

The 2026 Investment Programme contains a single energy project: TEİAŞ's 154 kV Reyhanlı–Hassa transmission line (65 km, TRY 950 million, 2025–2028), with a 2026 allocation of TRY 500 million.

Indicator	Value	Year	Source
Reyhanlı–Hassa 154 kV transmission line (65 km)	TRY 950 million	2026	[1]
Energy's share of the programme	0.3%	2026	[1]

What does this data mean for an investor?

Energy's share of the public programme is well below 1%, which suggests that solar, wind or storage investments are expected to move mainly through private investment and licensing processes rather than the public budget (interpretation). Because the line reinforces grid capacity at 154 kV, it may affect grid-connection options for facilities around Hassa and Reyhanlı; how much capacity opens at which point cannot be read from this source.

Limitation: This is public investment only. Installed capacity, electricity generation, solar potential and grid-connection capacity data (TEİAŞ, EPDK, the relevant distribution company) are not in this compilation and should be consulted separately before any energy investment.

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Sources

[1] Hatay Governorship Provincial Planning and Coordination Directorate, Hatay 2026 Investment Programme (data period: 2026)

Figures come from official sources; interpretations are Invest Hatay's own and are not investment advice.

Frequently asked questions about unlicensed solar investment

Through a connection application to TEDAŞ or TEİAŞ; given the capped capacity, application timing matters, and we track current status on your behalf.

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