Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji

What Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji does

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji A.Ş. is a Turkish renewable energy independent power producer and a subsidiary of Aydem Holding, headquartered in Denizli, Turkey. Founded in 1995 as Turkey's first private hydroelectric power plant operator, the company has built a 30-year track record and today operates 25 power plants with a total installed capacity of approximately 1,210 MW and an annual licensed generation capacity of 4,960 GWh, positioning it as Turkey's largest electricity producer generating entirely from renewable sources.

The company's generation portfolio is diversified across four renewable technologies: hydroelectric (852 MW), wind (268.5 MW, with recent expansion via the Uşak Wind Power Plant), geothermal (6.9 MW), and hybrid solar plants (82.15 MW), including Turkey's largest hybrid solar plant in Uşak. The only notable proprietary innovation disclosed is the use of purple-painted turbine blades, designed to reduce insect and bird strikes by exploiting the color insects are least attracted to — recognized with a 2023 Bronze Stevie Award. Beyond generation, Aydem Yenilenebilir monetizes Renewable Energy Certificates and Carbon (Emission) Reduction Certificates sold to corporate buyers for ESG compliance purposes.

Revenue is generated primarily by supplying electricity into Turkey's national grid under long-term power purchase agreements, with a secondary, smaller stream from green certificate sales. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, and IEC 27001 certifications, has been a UN Global Compact signatory since February 2020, and has publicly targeted 70% growth within three years. The company has 501-1,000 employees, no public listing, and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji

Legal name

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji AŞ

Website

https://aydemyenilenebilir.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji is a Turkish renewable energy IPP and Aydem Holding subsidiary that operates 25 hydro, wind, geothermal, and hybrid power plants totaling 1,210 MW, supplying electricity to Turkey's national grid and selling green energy and carbon certificates to corporate buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Generation

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Geothermal Electric Power Generation (221116), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility-Scale Power Generation Asset Management (EUAEAMAA)

Keywords

• Renewable energy generation
• Hydroelectric power plants
• Wind energy generation
• Green energy certificates
• Geothermal power generation

Headquarters

HQ city

Denizli

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electricity Generation and Sales: Generating electricity from renewable sources (hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, hybrid) and selling to the grid. Operates 25 power plants with annual licensed generation capacity of 4,960 GWh.
2. Green Energy Certificates: Sale of Renewable Energy Certificates and Carbon (Emission) Reduction Certificates to businesses seeking to demonstrate renewable energy usage or carbon offset.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji generates electricity from renewable sources through 25 power plants totaling 1,210 MW installed capacity, comprising hydroelectric (852 MW), wind (268.5 MW), geothermal (6.9 MW), and hybrid solar (82.15 MW) facilities, producing 4,960 GWh annually for sale to Turkey's national grid. The company also issues and sells Renewable Energy Certificates and Carbon Emission Reduction Certificates to corporate buyers for ESG compliance and carbon offset purposes.

Product overview

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji is a renewable energy company operating 25 power plants with a total installed capacity of approximately 1,210 MW. The company operates a diversified portfolio of energy generation assets including hydroelectric (852 MW), wind (268.5 MW), geothermal (6.9 MW), and hybrid/solar (82.15 MW) plants. The company also offers green energy certificates and carbon emission reduction certificates. With 30 years of experience since establishing Turkey's first private hydroelectric plant, the company has reached an annual licensed generation capacity of 4,960 GWh, making it Turkey's largest electricity producer generating entirely from renewable sources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hidroelektrik Santralleri (Hydroelectric Power Plants) Hydropower generation facilities producing electricity from flowing water, with a total installed capacity of 852 MW. The electricity generated is supplied to Turkey's national grid under long-term power purchase agreements.
• Rüzgar Santralleri (Wind Power Plants) Wind turbine facilities generating electricity from wind energy, with a total installed capacity of 268.5 MW (increased to 256.5 MW as part of the 2025 Uşak expansion). Features proprietary Purple Turbine Blades painted to minimize insect and bird strikes based on scientific research.
• Jeotermal Santrali (Geothermal Power Plant) Geothermal energy facility generating electricity from underground heat sources, with a total installed capacity of 6.9 MW. Supplies renewable electricity to Turkey's national grid.
• Hibrit Santralleri (Hybrid Power Plants) Hybrid renewable energy facilities combining multiple energy sources, with a total installed capacity of 82.15 MW, including Turkey's largest hybrid solar plant in Uşak. Provides diversified baseload renewable generation.
• Yenilenebilir Enerji Sertifikası (Renewable Energy Certificate / REC) Verified certificates confirming that electricity was generated from renewable energy sources, enabling corporate buyers to demonstrate renewable energy usage for ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures.
• Karbon (Emisyon) Azaltım Sertifikaları (Carbon Emission Reduction Certificates) Certificates verifying carbon emission reductions, allowing companies to offset their environmental impact through verified emission reduction projects linked to the company's renewable generation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,960 GWh annual licensed generation capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2020Aydem Renewables became a signatory to the UN Global Compact on February 2, 2020, committing to ten universal principles in human rights, labor standards, environment, and anti-corruption. This aligns with the company's sustainability vision as Turkey's largest renewable energy producer.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Verbund AG: Austrian hydro-dominated utility and one of Europe's largest hydroelectric generators. Closely comparable to Aydem Yenilenebilir in its hydro-centric generation mix, integrated renewables strategy, and reliance on long-term offtake structures.
• Enel Green Power: Global renewable IPP subsidiary of Enel, with a diversified wind, hydro, solar, and geothermal portfolio. Comparable to Aydem Yenilenebilir in technology mix (including geothermal) and IPP business model, though operating across multiple continents.
• Iberdrola: Global renewable-heavy utility with a large onshore wind, hydro, and solar generation portfolio. Comparable to Aydem Yenilenebilir as a diversified renewable operator pursuing scale-driven growth, though at much larger scale and across multiple geographies.
• EDF Renewables: Renewable energy subsidiary of EDF operating wind, solar, hydro, and marine generation globally. Comparable to Aydem Yenilenebilir as a diversified renewable IPP serving both grid and corporate offtake markets.
• Acciona Energía: Spanish global renewable IPP with significant wind and hydro capacity, and a strong focus on green certificate and corporate PPA markets. Comparable to Aydem Yenilenebilir in technology mix, IPP structure, and emphasis on renewable energy certificates as a value driver.
• Statkraft: Norwegian state-owned renewable IPP and Europe's largest generator of renewable energy, with a large hydro-heavy portfolio. Comparable to Aydem Yenilenebilir as a diversified hydro-led renewable operator with global scale, though Statkraft operates across multiple European geographies.

Direct peers

• GAMA Enerji: Turkish IPP with renewable (hydro, wind, geothermal) and conventional generation assets. Directly comparable to Aydem Yenilenebilir in technology mix and Turkish market focus, competing in both grid sales and corporate offtake.
• Sanko Enerji: Turkish private energy group with renewable and thermal generation assets, including hydro and wind capacity. Comparable as a domestic Turkish IPP operating in the same regulatory and grid environment as Aydem Yenilenebilir.
• Enerjisa Üretim: Turkish independent power producer and the country's other major private-sector electricity generator, operating a diversified mix of hydro, wind, and thermal plants. Directly comparable to Aydem Yenilenebilir as a domestic multi-technology IPP competing for the same grid offtake and corporate certificate buyers in Turkey.

Others

• Engie: French global energy major with a substantial renewable generation portfolio (hydro, wind, solar) and active in green certificates. Comparable to Aydem Yenilenebilir as a large-scale operator of diversified renewable assets, though Engie also operates a significant conventional generation and retail business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AydemEnerji

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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