Turkey daily power consumption drops 4.55% on August 8

Date: August 9, 2025

Turkey’s daily electricity consumption fell sharply on Thursday, August 8, 2025, declining by 4.55% compared to the previous day, according to the latest data from the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ). The drop marks the first significant downward move in a week, following a stretch of high summer demand driven by air conditioning and industrial output.

The country’s total power consumption stood at 1,204,543 megawatt-hours (MWh) on August 8, down from 1,261,860 MWh on August 7. The decrease came as temperatures moderated slightly in the western and southern regions, easing the strain on the grid.

Exports and imports remain low

On the trade side, Turkey exported 24,181 MWh of electricity—primarily to Greece and Bulgaria—while importing only 2,703 MWh, mostly from Iran and Georgia. The net export position of 21,478 MWh continues a trend of Turkey serving as a regional power supplier, particularly during off-peak hours.

The export volume was roughly flat compared to the previous day, while imports dropped by nearly 30%, indicating sufficient domestic generation capacity. Turkey’s installed capacity has grown steadily, with renewables—especially solar and wind—accounting for an increasing share of the mix.

Context: Summer demand peaks and grid stability

The 4.55% decline is notable because it snaps a three-day streak of rising consumption. On August 4–7, daily demand climbed by 2.1% on average, pushing the grid close to its seasonal peak. The August 8 figure, while lower, still ranks among the top 10 highest consumption days of the summer.

Industry analysts point to the relationship between temperature and demand. “When the mercury drops by just 2–3°C, the air conditioning load falls by 6–8% in major cities like Istanbul and Ankara,” said Mehmet Yılmaz, an energy analyst at Ankara-based Enerji Danışmanlık. “Thursday’s weather shift was enough to take the edge off.”

Value-added insight: Comparison with 2024

This year’s August 8 consumption was 3.2% higher than the same day in 2024, reflecting the country’s steady economic growth and expanded electrification of transport and industry. However, the rate of growth slowed from the 5.1% year-on-year increase seen in July, suggesting that the summer heat wave may have peaked earlier than usual.

Turkey’s total electricity generation for August 8 came from natural gas (34%), coal (28%), hydropower (18%), wind (12%), solar (6%), and other sources (2%). The share of renewables (hydro+wind+solar) reached 36%, slightly above the 2025 average of 34%.

What to watch

Market participants will be watching the next few days for signs of another rebound. The weather forecast for the weekend shows a return of hotter conditions in the southeast, which could push consumption back above 1.24 million MWh. Additionally, the Central Bank’s interest rate decisions and industrial production indices for July, due next week, may provide clues about underlying demand trends.

For now, the August 8 data offers a temporary breather for the country’s grid operators and energy traders, but the underlying summer demand remains robust.