Aurora Energy Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is solar energy a good investment to consider in Turkey?

Turkey ranks second after Spain in terms of solar energy potential across Europe. While, in the most suitable region of Germany in terms of solar energy production, the amount of electricity generated on the road is 900kwh/m2, it stands at around 1800 kwh in Konya, 1600 kwh in Izmir, 1500 kwh in Ankara, and 1200 kwh in Trabzon.

2. Can I have a solar power plant installed in Turkey for investment purposes?

Before June 2016, power plants were allowed to be installed on land and roofs for investment purposes. However, since then, the purchase guarantee is available only if you generate your own electricity on the roofs and when there exists an excess of production capacity.

3. For how long is the Purchase Guarantee valid and how much does it cost?

According to the regulation published in May 2019, the purchase guarantee is valid for 10 years from the date of provisional acceptance only for the excess production of power plants to be installed on roofs, and the cost is calculated based on the active energy consumption rate determined by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA).

4. What is the benefit for me to produce my own electricity on my roof?

You will not be affected by the potential increase in electricity costs; you will not have to pay taxes such as distribution fee, municipal consumption tax, energy fund share, TRT share, etc. - you will use green energy and thus protect the environment.

5. How many kW solar power plants am I allowed to install on my roof?

You can install as many power plants as you can afford.

6. How is excess production calculated?

When you have a solar power plant installed, your electric meter is replaced with a bi-directional meter, and the electricity fed into and withdrawn from the power grid is measured every month and netted off based on the kWh used; if there is any excess production, you will receive the pay, and if there is any excess consumption, you will pay the bill for the difference.