Electric futures in Türkiye: decentralisation, regulatory trends, and carbon tax implications

Mine Sertsöz

Chapter 19 in Are Low-Carbon Futures Decentralised?, 2025, pp 235-243 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Türkiye's electric system is changing, to find a balance between centralised and decentralised control and investments. Recent regulatory reforms have shifted towards decentralisation to improve efficiency, integrate renewable energy, and meet sustainable development goals. Key regulations have opened up the market, fostering competition and attracting private investment. This shift is also bolstered by advancements in smart grid technologies. Factors that have influenced these regulatory trends include the need to meet increasing energy demand sustainably, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, and comply with European Union energy directives. Additionally, Türkiye's strategic ambition to become a regional energy hub has driven reforms aimed at modernising its energy infrastructure and regulatory framework. As for carbon taxation, Türkiye is still in the early stages. While a comprehensive carbon tax policy has yet to be implemented, the government is exploring various ways to price carbon, including emissions trading systems and broader environmental and climate strategies.

Keywords: Carbon Tax; Emissions Trading; Smart Grids; Regulatory Reform; Energy Directive (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035355181
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