Energy

Comparative Energy Consumption Table of Hatay-Turkey

When we examine the energy consumption table of Hatay and Turkey between 2005 and 2012, we can see that the rate of increase in energy consumption in our province was above the average of Turkey in general. Rate of increase in energy consumption inour province was twice the rate of Turkey, especially in the last two years.

Energy Consumption Comparison of Hatay and Neighbouring Provinces, 2011

When we examine the energy consumption in amounts in 2011, we can see that consumption of Hatay is higher than the surrounding industrialized provinces.

Energy Production
Potential for Wind Energy
We can see that Hatay, ranks 4th in Turkey with 7.67% in the provincial percentage distribution of wind power plants in operation in terms of installed power. (Turkey Wind Energy Statistics Report, 2012)
Annual energy requirement of our province is 7,30 billion kWh. Currently, 1,56 billion kWh of energy is produced in our province. It is estimated that annual energy need of our province will rise to 10 billion kWh in the short term

Our province is an important center in terms of "WPP" (Wind Power Plants).

Wind Power Plants of Hatay in Operation

With the completion of the construction work of the 27 MW wind power plant, Hatay will increase its total installed power to 165,5 MW in the short term.  

Potential for Solar Energy
The Mediterranean is the 2nd region in terms of potential for solar energy and Hatay, with 8.21 hours of daily sunshine, is one of the provinces with the highest potential in this regard. Month by month, sunshine duration of Hatay is as follows:

RES, HES and TES Energy investments, licensed by EMRA and whose research continues, are 2,021 MW/h total and their approximate investment amount is 1. 3 billion EUR. This amount is expected to increase considerably in the forthcoming period, with the improvement of infrastructure.