Today at SolarEX Istanbul 2026, we successfully held the session titled \u201cTransformation in Energy Markets: Geopolitical Impacts and the Role of Solar and Storage in Supply Security,\u201d organized by our Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The session, moderated by our Association Board Chairman, Gama Energy Board Member and General Manager Mr. Tamer \u00c7al\u0131\u015f\u0131r, featured our Board Member, ETD President and Entek Elektrik General Manager Mr. Bilal Tu\u011frul Kaya, our Association Board Member and Eksim Enerji CEO Mr. Ark\u0131n Akbay, our Member ACWA Power\u2019s Central Asia and Turkey Business Development Director Mr. Mohamed Youssef, and our Member Naturel Enerji Board Member and CEO Mr. Tolgay Benderli shared their valuable insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the session, our panelists emphasized that supply security has become the most critical priority in the shadow of global geopolitical crises, while also addressing the critical role of energy transition in reducing Turkey\u2019s dependence on energy imports. While highlighting the importance of increasing grid flexibility and the role of baseload power sources in maintaining system balance during the energy transition, it was noted that as solar energy investments have become active market players, energy storage and battery systems must be supported by a sustainable revenue model. Additionally, the importance of regulatory harmonization in large-scale international projects and the future of aggregation activities\u2014the sector\u2019s new digital frontier\u2014were among the key topics discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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