What Sanko Enerji does

Sanko Enerji is a privately held Turkish renewable energy company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanko Holding, operating a diversified portfolio of 18 power generation facilities across nine provinces with a total installed capacity exceeding 1,000 MW from 100% renewable sources. The portfolio spans four technologies: hydroelectric (562 MW across six plants including the 317 MW Sanibey Dam, the largest privately commissioned HPP at commissioning), wind (333 MW across three plants), geothermal (70 MW across the three Salihli plants), and hybrid wind-solar (56 MW co-located at Akyel-1/2 and Hilal-2), with annual generation potential of approximately 3.4 billion kWh. Internationally recognized sustainability certifications are held on specific assets — Gold Standard (Çatalca Wind, Hilal-2 Solar), VCS (Sanibey Dam), and I-REC (Salihli GPPs).

The company operates across the electricity value chain through distinct entities. Sanko Enerji conducts retail electricity sales to eligible free consumers (industrial and commercial users above EMRA's annual consumption threshold). Enko Enerji, a wholly-owned subsidiary, handles electricity trading across wholesale, OTC, day-ahead, intraday, and carbon markets, and obtained an EMRA Aggregator License in April 2025 enabling aggregation services to third-party energy producers. Actto Renewables (established 2023) and Actto Trading (established September 2025) constitute the international investment and trading platforms.

Monetization runs through five streams: usage-based electricity generation sales, transaction-fee electricity and carbon trading (Enko Enerji), subscription/recurring retail supply to free consumers, managed-services aggregation (post-2025), and transaction-fee sales of green certificates (I-REC, VCS, Gold Standard). Pricing is negotiated per customer and not publicly disclosed. B2B go-to-market targets large industrial and commercial enterprises across multiple Turkish sectors via direct account management and an online customer portal. The company holds ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001/27001 certifications, RoSPA Gold Award 2026, and consistent ISO 500 and Capital 500 listings in 2024 and 2025, and is governed by a Board drawing senior alumni from Alstom, Siemens, Shell, GE, Ericsson, Enerjisa, Prysmian, and Hager Group.

Name

Sanko Enerji

Legal name

Sanko Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://sankoenerji.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sanko Enerji is a Turkish privately held renewable energy generator and wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanko Holding, operating 18 power plants totaling over 1,000 MW across hydro, wind, geothermal, and hybrid solar, serving large industrial and commercial free consumers via direct supply, trading (Enko Enerji), and international expansion (Actto Renewables).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Generation

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy Infrastructure (FSAAAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility-Scale Power Generation Asset Management (EUAEAMAA), Plant Performance Engineering & Optimization (Yield, Availability, Loss Analysis) (EUAMAGAC), Hybrid Renewable Systems & Co-Optimization R&D (Solar+Wind+Storage, Multi-Resource Plants, Controls) (EUAMAOAI)

Keywords

• Renewable energy generation
• Electricity trading services
• Green energy certificates
• Power plant operations
• Hydroelectric wind geothermal

Headquarters

HQ city

Sehitkamil

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electricity Generation: Sanko Enerji generates electricity from its portfolio of 15+ renewable energy power plants (hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, and solar/hybrid) totaling over 1,000 MW installed capacity. Annual generation potential is approximately 3.4 billion kWh. Revenue is derived from the sale of generated electricity into Turkey's wholesale and free consumer electricity market.
2. Electricity Trading (Enko Enerji): Enko Enerji, a wholly-owned subsidiary, operates in electricity trading across wholesale markets, OTC markets, bilateral agreements, and carbon trading. Activities include production planning and optimization, and serving free consumers.
3. Retail Electricity Sales: Sanko Enerji sells electricity directly to eligible free consumers (liberalized market customers) who meet the annual consumption threshold set by EMRA. The company offers flexible and scalable technology infrastructure to provide customized supply solutions.
4. Aggregator Services: Following Aggregator License acquisition in 2025, Sanko Enerji provides aggregation services to energy producers, managing renewable energy portfolio optimization and balancing services in the electricity market.
5. Green Energy and Carbon Certificates: Sale of I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate), VCS (Verified Carbon Standard), and Gold Standard carbon reduction certificates to customers seeking to document renewable energy usage and carbon emission reductions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sanko Enerji develops, builds, and operates a diversified portfolio of 15+ renewable energy power plants across Turkey—hydroelectric, onshore wind, geothermal, and solar/hybrid—totaling more than 1,000 MW installed capacity and approximately 3.4 billion kWh annual generation potential. It sells generated electricity to eligible free consumers in Turkey's liberalized market, conducts electricity and carbon trading through its Enko Enerji subsidiary, offers aggregator services under an EMRA license, and issues internationally certified green energy and carbon reduction certificates (I-REC, VCS, Gold Standard). International expansion is pursued through its Actto Renewables investment and development platform.

Product overview

Sanko Enerji is a renewable energy company operating a diversified portfolio of 18 power generation facilities across Turkey with a total installed capacity exceeding 1,000 MW. The portfolio consists of 6 hydroelectric plants (562 MW total), 3 wind farms (333 MW total), 3 geothermal plants (70 MW total), and 3 solar plants (56 MW total) with hybrid configurations. Key facilities include the 317 MW Sanibey Dam and Hydroelectric Plant, the 93 MW Çatalca Wind Farm (Gold Standard certified), and the Salihli geothermal complex. The company operates across the electricity value chain through its subsidiaries: Enko Enerji handles electricity trading, aggregation services, and carbon trading; Sanko Enerji handles retail electricity sales to free consumers; and Actto Renewables manages international renewable energy investments. Green energy and carbon offset certificates (I-REC, VCS, Gold Standard) are offered to customers seeking to document sustainable energy usage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Renewable Electricity Generation Generation and supply of renewable electricity from a diversified portfolio of 15+ hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, and hybrid solar power plants in Turkey, totaling more than 1,000 MW installed capacity and approximately 3.4 billion kWh annual generation potential. Sold to free consumers and wholesale markets in Turkey's liberalized electricity market.
• Electricity Trading (Enko Enerji) Wholesale electricity trading services operated by wholly-owned subsidiary Enko Enerji, covering production planning and optimization, day-ahead and intraday market participation, OTC bilateral agreements, free consumer supply, and carbon trading.
• Retail Electricity Sales Retail electricity supply services targeting eligible free consumers in Turkey's liberalized market (above EMRA's consumption threshold), offering flexible and scalable technological infrastructure with customized supply solutions.
• Green Energy and Carbon Certificates Sale of internationally recognized renewable energy and carbon offset certificates—I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate), VCS (Verified Carbon Standard), and Gold Standard carbon reduction certificates—enabling customers to document green energy usage and verified carbon emission reductions.
• Aggregator Services Aggregator services for energy producers, managed under an EMRA Aggregator License acquired in 2025 by Enko Enerji, providing renewable energy portfolio management, balancing, and market optimization services.
• Actto Renewables (International Renewable Energy Investment Platform) Global renewable energy investment and project development platform under Sanko Enerji Group, managing international renewable energy investments and project development activities outside Turkey.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 MW installed capacity from 100% renewable sources
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered key and core.

• Siemens EnergykeyTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2023Sanko Enerji partnered with Siemens Energy for the installation of a 6 MW solar power plant at the Hilal-2 Wind Power Plant site in Karaman. This was the company's first hybrid and solar energy plant application, with Siemens providing solar panel and integration technology.
• VestaskeyTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2023Sanko Enerji selected Vestas as the turbine supplier for capacity expansion at Akyel-1 and Akyel-2 Wind Power Plants. Four EnVentus platform V162 model turbines with 6.2 MW capacity each will be supplied for the capacity increase project.
• I-REC (International REC Standard)coreOthersI-REC is an international renewable energy certificate standard that Sanko Enerji uses to certify its renewable energy production. Salihli Geothermal Power Plants hold I-REC certification, and the company sold its first I-REC certificates from these plants in 2021.
• TURMEPA (Deniz Temiz Derneği / Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanko Enerji has been a sponsor of TURMEPA since 2012, supporting the TURMEPA I boat that collects solid and liquid waste from coves around Göcek. In 2021, the company signed a new agreement to sponsor the TURMEPA S boat for Bodrum's bays, continuing its marine protection efforts over more than a decade.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enerjisa Enerji: Enerjisa Enerji is a large Turkish energy platform with renewable generation, electricity sales, and market/distribution operations. Its integrated structure and B2B customer exposure make it a close business-model and market comparator to Sanko Enerji.
• Kalyon Enerji: Kalyon Enerji is a Turkish renewable-energy developer and operator with utility-scale generation and energy-services activities. It is relevant as a domestic peer on renewable asset development, operation, and enterprise energy solutions.
• Borusan EnBW Enerji: Borusan EnBW Enerji is a Turkish renewable-energy joint venture focused on project development and operation. It directly overlaps with Sanko's wind-heavy renewable generation, co-development, and project-expansion capabilities.
• Polat Enerji: Polat Enerji is a Turkish renewable electricity producer with a multi-technology generation portfolio. It directly overlaps with Sanko's utility-scale renewable generation, market operations, and enterprise energy-supply activities.
• Aydem Renewables: Aydem Renewables develops and operates a diversified renewable portfolio in Turkey, including hydro, wind, geothermal, and solar assets. It is a direct comparator on renewable asset mix, generation scale, and domestic market presence.

Broad incumbents

• Aksa Enerji: Aksa Enerji is a diversified power producer and energy-services group with generation assets and international operations. It overlaps with Sanko in utility-scale generation, energy trading, and B2B supply, but has a broader asset and geographic footprint.
• Zorlu Enerji: Zorlu Enerji operates power generation and energy services in Turkey and internationally, including renewable assets and energy trading or optimization activities. It is a broad incumbent comparator because it shares generation and market-services capabilities with Sanko but serves a wider portfolio.
• Statkraft: Statkraft is a global renewable-energy generator and power-market participant with large hydro, wind, and solar assets. It provides a scaled international benchmark for renewable asset ownership, generation optimization, and electricity-market participation, although it is much larger and more diversified.
• Limak Enerji: Limak Enerji is active in power generation, distribution, and customer energy services in Turkey. It is a broad incumbent comparator because it shares physical power assets and market-facing operations with Sanko Enerji.
• EDF Renewables: EDF Renewables is a global renewable project developer and operator across wind, solar, and related technologies. It is a broad incumbent comparator for Sanko's project-development, international-platform, and utility-scale operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Sanko_Enerji

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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