Government Incentives for Solar Investment

Government support and incentives for solar investments are regulation-dependent and can be updated over time. This article provides a general framework based on current regulation; before making an investment decision, we recommend confirming up-to-date, project-specific details with official sources or an expert consultant.

Benefits Under the Investment Incentive Certificate

Under Turkey's Presidential Decree No. 9903, dated 29 May 2025, solar energy investments are broadly supported. Investors holding an Investment Incentive Certificate can benefit from tax reductions, customs duty exemption, VAT exemption, interest/profit-share support, and social-security (SGK) employer-premium support.

VAT Rate

A reduced VAT rate applies to solar equipment such as panels and inverters; machinery, equipment, and software purchased under an incentive certificate are also VAT-exempt, for both domestic and imported supply.

SME and Agricultural Support

KOSGEB offers energy-efficiency and renewable-energy support programs for SMEs; applicants must be registered in the KOSGEB database and hold active SME status. Farmers and agricultural businesses can also access non-repayable grant opportunities under programs such as TKDK and KKYDP.

Application Process

Investment incentive applications are submitted electronically through E-TUYS (the Electronic Incentive Application and Foreign Capital Information System). For unlicensed generation — the category most rooftop/ground-mount solar projects fall under — connection and capacity processes are subject to EPDK's current regulations, which can change from time to time.

Important: Regulations Change Continuously

Incentive rates, VAT exemptions, capacity allocations, and connection procedures can change over time. The information in this article is based on sources current as of the time of writing; before making your investment decision, we recommend confirming the current status with official institutions (EPDK, the Ministry of Industry and Technology, KOSGEB) or an expert consultant.

Gürsan Enerji aims to give you the most accurate guidance for your project, taking current incentives and regulation into account — contact us for details.