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How big is Türkiye's energy storage capacity?

Türkiye’s 35 GWh storage capacity accounts for grid-scale projects alone. Global energy storage investments have surpassed 150 GWh. Türkiye has already begun installations in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Spain, leveraging its geographic advantage close to Europe.

Does Turkey's largest container terminal have a shore power facility?

Turkey 's largest container terminal has added a shore power facility to help ships reduce their emissions. The container ship MSC Oscar was the first to use the new shore power connection at the Asyaport terminal, MSC said in a statement on its website this week. The 20,000 TEU vessel operates on MSC's Tiger service between Asia and Europe.

Where does Türkiye invest in energy storage?

Global energy storage investments have surpassed 150 GWh. Türkiye has already begun installations in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Spain, leveraging its geographic advantage close to Europe. Tokcan highlighted the importance of local expertise in manufacturing, system management, and maintenance to avoid dependency on foreign firms.

Which container ships use shore power at asyaport terminal?

The container ship MSC Oscar was the first to use the new shore power connection at the Asyaport terminal. Image Credit: MSC Turkey 's largest container terminal has added a shore power facility to help ships reduce their emissions.

Can Türkiye become a regional hub for battery technology?

“We believe Türkiye can become a regional hub for battery technology, and our government is committed to making this a reality,” Tokcan said. These efforts will position Türkiye as a leader in energy storage innovation, fostering collaboration and supporting renewable energy goals.

How many solar panels does asyaport have?

Asyaport has a total of 1,289.03 kW of renewable power capacity from 3,020 solar panels, providing 6% of the port's total energy consumption. "We are very proud to be involved in this project which is a testament to the capabilities of Turkish engineering," Besim Dönmez, technical services and planning manager at Asyaport, said in the statement.