China and Türkiye Discuss Green Energy Cooperation as Country Faces Need for 100 GW of New Capacity

The China-Türkiye Green Development Business Forum was held in Istanbul on November 9, attended by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation in renewable energy, manufacturing and environmental technologies.

The forum brought together approximately 300 government and business representatives from both countries. Discussions covered low-carbon technologies, advanced manufacturing, the digital economy and logistics.

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat identified renewable energy, energy storage, electric mobility, energy efficiency, the circular economy and low-carbon industrial technologies as promising areas for bilateral cooperation.

Modernizing Türkiye's energy infrastructure was among the key topics. Qu Wanfei, CEO of Chinese company Skyworth Solar, said Türkiye would need to add approximately 100 gigawatts of energy capacity over the next decade, equivalent to around 10 gigawatts annually.

Chinese business representatives also expressed interest in joint projects involving energy storage, electric vehicles and low-altitude aircraft.

The forum also addressed the reuse of treated wastewater. Liao Jiasheng, chairman of China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group, said Türkiye currently reuses approximately 6 percent of its treated wastewater. He expressed the company's intention to strengthen cooperation with Turkish partners in this field.

Ahmet Faruk Isik, executive director of Turkish company ATA Holding, highlighted the potential for closer cooperation between the two countries' supply chains, particularly in sectors where their industries can complement one another.

As reported by SSTV+, forum participants expressed interest in expanding joint projects in energy, environmental technologies and manufacturing. The report did not specify any agreements signed during the event.