New Carbon Credits Issuance – Türkiye’s Solar Projects Scale Clean Energy and Sustainable Development
The Global Carbon Council (GCC) confirms the issuance of carbon credits for multiple solar power projects across Türkiye, underscoring the country’s growing contribution to global climate action through renewable energy investments.
GCC’s latest issuances approvals include a total of 173,783 ACCs (tCO₂e) across three solar projects located in Kahramankazan (Ankara), Milas (Muğla), and Sinanpaşa (Afyon) for their respective monitoring periods between 2018 and 2024.
📌 Issuance Highlights
| Project | Location | Monitoring Period | Credits Issued | Issuance Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Solar Power Project | Kahramankazan, Ankara | PMR01 (21/05/2018 – 31/12/2020) & PMR02 (01/01/2021 – 30/06/2024) | 7,881 + 10,133 = 18,014 ACCs | 31 July 2025 |
| Renewable Solar Power Project | Milas, Muğla | PMR01 (23/10/2020 – 30/06/2024) | 75,142 ACCs | 31 July 2025 |
| Renewable Solar Power Project | Sinanpasa, Afyon | PMR01 (01/01/2018 – 31/12/2020) & PMR02 (01/01/2021 – 30/06/2024) | 37,414 + 43,213 = 80,627 ACCs | 31 July 2025 |
🏷 Additional Certification Labels
- Environmental No-net-harm Certification (E+),
- Social No-net-harm Certification (S+)
- SDG+ Silver Label and
- CORSIA-Pilot Phase for eligible Monitoring period
🌍 SDG Impacts Across All Projects
The three solar power projects in Kahramankazan, Milas, and Sinanpaşa are not only reducing carbon emissions but also advancing critical global and national development goals. Their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is both measurable and meaningful:
🔌 SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
Each project contributes clean, renewable electricity to Türkiye’s national grid, directly displacing fossil fuel-based power generation. By harnessing solar energy, the projects help diversify the country’s energy mix and reduce dependency on imported fuels. This strengthens national energy security and supports more stable, long-term energy pricing.
Collectively, the projects serve as scalable models for transitioning toward a low-carbon energy system and expanding clean power access in regions previously under-served by green infrastructure.
👷♀️ SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all
Throughout the development and operation phases, the projects have generated employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled workers — particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Construction activities engaged local contractors and suppliers, while long-term jobs in monitoring, maintenance, and site management support ongoing livelihoods.
These jobs comply with fair labor standards and health and safety protocols, contributing to more equitable, secure, and resilient local economies. They also help build local capacity in clean energy technologies, aligning with Türkiye’s green growth agenda.
🌍 SDG 13 – Climate Action
Taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Together, the three solar projects have achieved significant, verified reductions in greenhouse gas emissions over selected monitoring periods. By replacing conventional electricity sources with solar energy, they prevent the release of thousands of tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) into the atmosphere.
These reductions are quantified, third-party verified, and translated into Accredited Carbon Credits (ACCs) under GCC, supporting Türkiye’s nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and contributing to global climate finance. The projects exemplify the spirit of the Paris Agreement and show commitment towards it.
🌱 Türkiye’s Carbon Market Impact through GCC projects— At a Glance
- 27 projects registered under the GCC program from Türkiye
- 8 projects have successfully completed credit issuance for at least one Monitoring period
- 3 projects are currently under Request for Issuance (RFI)
- 10 projects have submitted Post-Monitoring Reports (PMRs) for actively pursuing credits and are under Verification process
- In total, 21 out of 27 projects (78%) are actively engaged in the issuance cycle — a clear sign of Türkiye’s robust participation and operational maturity
- 634,276 ACCs issued to date
- Around 1.02 million ACCs currently in the issuance pipeline
- Around 5.67 million ACCs total credit potential from Türkiye’s registered projects to date.
⚡ Scaling Climate Action and Local Impact
These solar projects not only contribute to Türkiye’s international climate commitments but also deliver measurable social and economic benefits to local communities. Their alignment with GCC’s no-net-harm criteria ensures that climate action is paired with equitable development outcomes.
🟢 A Model for Regional Carbon Market Engagement
With 78% of its registered projects progressing through the issuance cycle, Türkiye is rapidly becoming a regional leader in the voluntary carbon market. These projects are ready to contribute to cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and set a strong precedent for climate integrity, SDG alignment, and sustainable finance.
