Ground-Mount Solar in Antalya

Ground-mount solar arrays on open land can achieve higher yields than rooftop systems due to optimal panel orientation and easier maintenance access. Antalya's abundant flat and semi-flat agricultural land makes it ideal for ground-mount installations.

Advantages of Ground-Mount Solar

Optimal tilt and azimuth — typically 5-10% higher yield than rooftop
Scalable: from 50 kWp to multi-MW
Easier cleaning and maintenance
Can generate income through grid electricity sales
Ideal for unused agricultural or industrial land

Licensing in Turkey

Systems up to 1 MW are classified as unlicensed (lisanssız) generation facilities, requiring only an EDAŞ grid connection application. Systems above 1 MW require an EPDK licence. We manage all permitting on your behalf.

Ground-Mount Solar: Utility-Scale Power Plant Investment

A ground-mount solar plant is an energy-generation facility built on non-cultivated land suited to energy investment, at scales ranging from kWp to multiple MW. In line with Turkey's 2030 renewable targets, ground-mount solar offers attractive opportunities for both private and institutional investors. For those holding idle land in inland regions such as Antalya, Isparta and Burdur, a ground-mount plant can become a powerful source of passive income.

Project Sizes & Cost Table

Project Scale	Land (Dönüm)	Investment	Annual Generation	Annual Revenue
500 kWp (Small Site)	4–5 dönüm	₺5M	775.000 kWh	₺2,7M
1 MWp	8–10 dönüm	₺9,5M	1.550.000 kWh	₺5,4M
5 MWp	40–50 dönüm	₺42M	7.750.000 kWh	₺27M
10 MWp	80–100 dönüm	₺80M	15.500.000 kWh	₺54M

* Based on a ₺3.50/kWh grid feed-in tariff, a 15% loss coefficient and an Antalya yield of 1,550 kWh/kWp.

Licensing & Permitting for Ground-Mount Solar

There are two principal legal routes for ground-mount solar projects in Turkey:

Unlicensed (net-metering) generation (up to 1 MWp): No EPDK licence is required — a development permit and a connection agreement are sufficient. Process time is 3–6 months
Licensed generation (above 1 MWp): Requires an EPDK generation licence, environmental clearance (EIA) and, where applicable, forestry consent. Process time is 12–24 months
In both cases, a grid-connection feasibility study and a preliminary connection offer from the distribution utility (TEDAŞ/EDAŞ) are mandatory
Where agricultural land is involved, agricultural insurance (TARSİM) and a non-agricultural land-use permit from the Ministry of Agriculture may be required

Site Selection Criteria for Ground-Mount Solar

The technical and legal criteria that determine whether a parcel of land is suitable for a solar plant:

Grid proximity: The ideal distribution-utility (EDAŞ) line-connection distance is 500 m–2 km
Solar irradiance: Minimum 1,400 kWh/m²/yr GHI (Antalya averages 1,971 kWh/m²)
Slope: Maximum 15% land gradient; south-facing aspect is preferred
Zoning status: Zoning that permits an energy facility or non-agricultural use
Shading: Far-field obstruction analysis (forest, hills, tall structures)
Access: Wide road access for transporting equipment and for maintenance vehicles throughout the project life

Operation & Maintenance (O&M)

We provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for commissioned ground-mount plants:

Panel cleaning twice a year (professional crew with a mobile washing vehicle)
24/7 remote monitoring via SCADA
Annual thermographic and electrical inspection
Automated grass cutting (on smaller systems) or managed grazing
Annual performance report with P50/P90 comparison

Answers to Your Pre-Investment Questions

The questions land investors raise most often when evaluating a ground-mount project — answered directly:

My supply is single-phase — does that matter?

A single-phase (220V) connection works for small loads, with single-phase systems installable up to 10 kWp. Utility-scale ground-mount plants require a three-phase connection, and we coordinate the necessary supply arrangements with the distribution utility as part of the project.

What happens if snow settles on the array?

Snowfall is very rare in the Antalya region. Because ground-mount panels are tilted, any light covering slides off within a few hours. Output is barely affected below 3 cm of accumulation, and even winter irradiance keeps the plant generating.

Could there be objections? What permits apply?

Ground-mount plants are governed by zoning and land-use rules rather than building-owner consent. Unlicensed systems up to 1 MWp need a development permit and connection agreement; larger plants require additional clearances. We manage the full permitting pathway on your behalf.

What happens if I sell the land?

The plant can be transferred with the land along with its generation and connection agreements, or dismantled and relocated. A commissioned solar plant typically raises the value and income potential of the parcel substantially.

Your Step-by-Step Project Roadmap

Initial Feasibility (free, 48 hours): Share your parcel and grid details so we can model the generation and revenue potential
Site Survey (free, on site): Our engineer attends to assess irradiance, slope and far-field shading
Technical + Financial Proposal (48 hours): Plant size, equipment list, investment figure and revenue projection
Contract & Design (1 week): Scope of work, technical drawings and the permit file are prepared
Utility Application (4–8 weeks): We handle the full TEDAŞ/EDAŞ connection application and follow-up
Construction (1–8 weeks): Duration scales with plant size; built by a certified crew
Commissioning & Grid Activation: Synchronisation, metering and monitoring platform setup
Long-Term Support: 25-year panel warranty, 10-year workmanship warranty and full O&M

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