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Energy
Türkiye's energy ministry received applications on 13 October 2026 for 14 solar competitions (900 MW) and 7 wind competitions (1,500 MW); venues and dates of the competitions will be announced after review.
Source: Endeks24 · dated
Cyprus
Mustafa Başkara, director of the maritime law centre DEHUKAM, told CNN Türk that the Greece–Cyprus–Israel power link cannot proceed without Türkiye's prior authorisation, as the route crosses continental shelf claimed by Türkiye.
Source: ProtoThema English · dated
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The 2,400 MW of new generation creates medium-term demand for grid connections, substations and cables across several Turkish provinces; according to the source, commissioning may take 20 months to 3 years.
The statement underlines the timing and permitting risk of the project on which Cyprus's future grid connection depends, and with it planning for cables, substations and backup generation on the island.