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Licensing, renewables, EMRA proceedings and expropriation for energy investors.
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Energy projects in Türkiye depend on a chain of approvals: licences from the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), connection rights, land use and environmental permits. A defect in any link can stall an investment.
From Ankara, where EMRA and the ministries are based, we advise investors and generation companies on licensing, regulatory proceedings, fines and land acquisition.
At a glance
Generation, distribution, supply and trading activities require EMRA licences; generation projects typically start with a pre-licence during which land rights, permits and environmental approvals must be obtained within set deadlines. Missing a deadline may lead to cancellation and loss of the guarantee.
Unlicensed generation, mainly rooftop and self-consumption solar, is subject to connection capacity, consumption-matching rules and the distribution company’s approvals, which have changed frequently in recent years.
EMRA may impose administrative fines and cancel licences following inspections. Defences must be submitted within the deadlines given, and fines can be challenged before the Ankara administrative courts.
Connection and system-use agreements with TEİAŞ and distribution companies determine whether and when a plant can deliver power. Disputes over capacity allocation and connection costs are resolved through EMRA and the courts.
Land for energy projects may be acquired by agreement, easement or expropriation. Owners may challenge the expropriation and the valuation; the price is ultimately fixed by the civil court.
Yes, through a Turkish company. Changes in shareholding of licence holders may require EMRA approval or notification.
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