Aydem Energy aims to extend its regional power to Syria, the Turkic Republics and the Balkans.
Aydem Energy, one of Türkiye's leading energy companies, shall invest over $2 billion over the next five years. Aydem Energy CEO Serdar Marangoz stated that they aim to expand abroad, saying, "We want to grow our regional power in energy through investments in neighboring countries. Syria, the Turkic Republics and the Balkans are our focus. Through investments in generation and distribution in these regions, we aim to strengthen access to energy and provide sustainable solutions."
Aydem Energy, which operates in the fields of electricity generation, distribution and sales, has shared its 2025 targets and future vision with journalists at a press conference. Aydem Energy CEO Serdar Marangoz announced that they will make investments exceeding $2 billion over the next five years. Stating that the group will focus on efficiency in the near term, Marangoz said, "We plan to increase our capacity while maintaining our leadership in renewable energy, and to grow with wind and solar power plants. We aim to take our expertise in energy abroad and implement investments on a global scale. We are closely monitoring Syria in particular. The Turkic Republics and the Balkans are also in our focus."
“We will increase capacity in WPP and SPP and strengthen portfolio diversity.”
Serdar Marangoz stating that they will continue to undertake pioneering works in the sector with Aydem Renewables, Türkiye's largest company whose entire portfolio consists of 100 per cent renewable energy, said:
“Our primary goal with Aydem Renewables is to increase our installed capacity in both wind and solar power plants, thereby strengthening the diversity of our portfolio. Investments in storage power plants are also among our top priorities. This year, we plan to make progress in the permitting processes for the investments we have intended in this context and begin commissioning our investments starting from 2026 onwards. With our 36 MW Uşak wind power plant capacity increase project, which we have planned to commission in the first quarter of 2025, we will increase our current installed capacity of 1,180 MW to 1,216 MW. With the projects currently undergoing the permitting process and planned to be commissioned in 2026-2027, we shall achieve an additional 622 MW of installed capacity and 500 MWh of storage capacity increase. Among these projects, the largest capacity belongs to the 400 MW solar power plant and 400 MWh storage capacity storage solar power plant project located in Şanlıurfa. We aim to complete this project in 2027. Similarly, we will also complete our 100 MW wind power plant and 100 MWh storage capacity storage-integrated wind power plant project in Kırklareli Kızılağaç in 2027."
Türkiye's first and largest hybrid floating solar power plant: Adıgüzel hybrid floating SPP
Marangoz has stated that they plan to increase installed capacity by a total of 77 MW as part of hybrid solar power plant investments, adding, "Of this, 46 MW shall be integrated into the Adıgüzel Hydroelectric Power Plant in Denizli, which will be the first and largest hybrid floating solar power plant of the private sector in Türkiye. We will complete this integration in 2027. Previously, there was a 1 MW floating solar power plant established by State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) in Keban. The implementation of the 46 MW Adıgüzel hybrid floating solar power plant will also be an innovative investment for the sector. By the end of 2027, we aim to reach a total installed capacity of 1,838 MW and a storage capacity of 500 MWh."
“We plan to take GDZ and ADM public.”
Serdar Marangoz has stated that, provided the market conditions are favorable, they are preparing for an initial public offering for Gdz Electricity and Adm Energy this year. Marangoz has shared the information that: " Gdz Electricity and Adm Energy serve approximately 6.2 million customers in five provinces namely in Aydın, Denizli, Muğla, İzmir and Manisa. The combined size of our two distribution companies accounts for 12.3% of the sector."
“We are painting our wind turbines purple for the birds.”
Serdar Marangoz, stating that Aydem Energy bases all its business processes on sustainability, has also said the following about their work in this area:
“We are developing projects to reduce our carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency and fulfill our environmental responsibilities. In 2024, our group companies Aydem Renewables, Aydem Retail, Gediz Retail, Adm Electricity, Gdz Electricity and Elsan were included in the global A List of the Climate Change Programme of CDP, the world's largest environmental reporting platform. Aydem Renewables was the only company in Türkiye to be included in the Global A List in both the “Climate Change” and “Water Security” categories. We strive to add value to the society we live in through our work that touches all living things. With our “New Nests for Storks” project, we are installing special nesting platforms on our electricity poles along the migration route of storks in collaboration with our electricity distribution companies for storks to build nests. We paint our wind turbines in purple, a color that attracts the least attention from birds and the creatures they feed on. We continue our work with numerous projects such as beekeeping, camera traps, fish lifts, and bat houses to protect biodiversity.”
