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Drawing our strength from nature and our inspiration from the future, we have achieved significant successes and pioneered numerous firsts and innovations throughout our 30-year journey. Each step we take is driven by ambition, inspiration, courage, consistency and experience-the same qualities that shape sports history and the athletes who make it.
As we transform our deep-rooted experience into the energy of the future, we recognize the innate strength and success that continually propels us forward.
We see success as a practice as well as an outcome, and our strength comes naturally. Viewing each day as a new opportunity to surpass ourselves, we continue to convert our long-standing experience into the energy of tomorrow.
1995
Aydem Renewables was established in Denizli and started its activities.
1997
Aydem Renewables started energy generation when it installed Bereket 1, Türkiye’s first private hydroelectric power plant on the Bereket irrigation line, a tributary of the Büyük Menderes River in Denizli.
1998
Bereket 2 Hydroelectric Power Plant established in Denizli started energy generation.
1999
The first phase of the Dalaman Hydroelectric Power Plant, established on the Dalaman Creek in Muğla, commenced generation.
2004
The Feslek Hydroelectric Power Plant, established in Aydın, commenced generation.
2005
Dalaman 1-2-3-4-5 Hydroelectric Power Plants, established on the Dalaman Creek of Muğla, all commenced generation.
2006
Gökyar Hydroelectric Power Plant, established on the Dalaman Creek in Muğla, commenced generation.
Mentaş Hydroelectric Power Plant, built on the Seyhan River in Adana, started energy generation.
2008
Kızıldere Geothermal Power Plant established in Denizli-Sarayköy started energy generation.
2009
Koyulhisar Hydroelectric Power Plant established on the Kelkit River in Sivas started energy generation.
2012
Çırakdamı Hydroelectric Power Plant established on the Aksu River in Giresun started energy generation.
Kumkısık Biogas Energy Plant established in Denizli started energy generation.
2013
Toros Hydroelectric Power Plant established in Adana started energy generation.
2014
Dereli Hydroelectric Power Plant established in Giresun started energy generation.
Uşak Wind Power Plant established in Uşak-Banaz started energy generation.
Düzce Aksu Hydroelectric Power Plant established in Düzce started energy generation.
2015
Söke Wind Power Plant established in Aydın started energy generation.
Göktaş 2 Hydroelectric Power Plant established in Adana started energy generation.
2016
Yalova Wind Power Plant established in Yalova’s Armutlu district commenced generation.
Göktaş 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant established in Adana started energy generation.
2017
Adıgüzel Hydroelectric Power Plant in Denizli was added to the portfolio through privatization.
Kemer Hydroelectric Power Plant in Aydın was added to the portfolio through privatization.
2018
Akıncı Hydroelectric Power Plant established in Tokat started energy generation.
2020
The Company’s first sustainability report was published and received the “Silver Award” at the LACP Awards organized by the League of American Communications Professionals.
Aydem Renewables became a signatory of the UN Global Compact.
Aydem Renewables was recognized as the leader of the Turkish electricity and gas services sector by Vigeo Eiris/Moody’s, one of the world’s most important independent rating companies in the field of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
2021
Aydem Renewables ranked fourth among 100 companies in the Great Place to Work Institute® Türkiye’s Best Employers survey.
The largest IPO of the last three years, valued at TL 1.3 billion, was conducted.
The USD 750 million green bond was successfully issued.
Aydem Renewables was ranked first in Türkiye in the electricity and gas services sector for the second consecutive year as a result of the evaluation conducted by Moody’s/ Vigeo Eiris within the scope of ESG, and became the sector leader in the “Emerging Markets” world ranking
Aydem Renewables received a B score in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Climate Change and Water Security categories. In the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating (SER), Aydem Renewables received the highest rating in the power generation sector in Türkiye in 2021 by raising its rating to “A- Leadership Level.”
Following the “EIA Positive” decision, the current license power of Uşak WPP reached 114.30 MWm.
2022
Aydem Renewables committed to an emission reduction target in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria.
The Company achieved an A Leadership Level rating in the CDP Water Security and Climate Change categories. It became the only company in Türkiye to be included in the A List Report, which features global leaders, for its success in both categories.
With the first Corporate Governance Rating hitting 9.48, the Company was included in Borsa Istanbul’s Corporate Governance Index (XKURY).
The Company became a signatory to the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) under the Aydem Holding umbrella.
Installation of the 82.15 MWm Uşak WPP Hybrid SPP project was completed. Ministry acceptance was granted as of February 23, 2023.
Aydem Renewables’ first Annual Report received five awards at the LACP 2021 Vision Awards.
Aydem Renewables was included in the Great Place to Work® Türkiye and Aegean Best Employers List, as well as the Manufacturing and Innovation 2022 Best Employers List.
Aydem Renewables received the First Prize in the Public Offering Transactions of the Year category and the Second Prize in the Corporate Bond Issuance of the Year category at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Türkiye Awards 2022.
2023
The Company achieved an A Leadership
Level rating in the CDP Water Security
and Climate Change categories for the
second time. The Company retained its
status as the only energy company in
Türkiye to be included in the A List Report
in both Water Security and Climate
Change categories.
Aydem Renewables commissioned
Türkiye’s largest hybrid SPP in Uşak. It
is also the first solar power plant in the
Company’s portfolio.
Aydem Renewables doubled the installed
capacity of Uşak WPP to 127.5 MWm with
new turbines featuring 11 purple blades,
each with a power of 6 MWm.
Aydem Renewables’ WPP installed
capacity in Söke reached 57 MWm with
two new turbines of 6 MWm each.
Aydem Renewables, which considers
sustainability in all its investments and
activities, was included in the BIST
Sustainability Index with its successful
performance in this field.
Aydem Renewables, whose Corporate
Governance Rating Score was
determined as 9.56, became the
company with the highest degree of
compliance with Corporate Governance
Principles among the companies included
in the Electricity Index as of the rating
date and continued to be included in the
Borsa Istanbul Corporate Governance
Index (XKURY).
The 2023 Stevie International Business
Awards® Achievement in Corporate
Social Responsibility Category, Aydem
Renewables received the “Bronze
Stevie®” award for its “Purple Turbine
Blades Project.”
The Company received a “Distinction”
(Outstanding Achievement), the highest
level, with a score of 51 at the British
Safety Council International Safety
Awards in its first year of participation.
It became the only company in Türkiye’s
energy sector to achieve a “Distinction”
award.
Aydem Renewables prepared its fourth
sustainability report, the Sustainability
Report 2022, in accordance with GRI
Standards.
Aydem Renewables was included in
the Great Place to Work® Türkiye and
Aegean Best Employers List as well as the
Manufacturing and Innovation 2022 Best
Employers List.
Sustainability Report received six Awards,
including Platinum, from LACP Vision
Awards. It ranked 71st in the Top 100
Reports list worldwide.
Annual Report received six awards,
including Platinum, at the LACP Vision
Awards. It ranked 79th in the Top 100
Reports list worldwide.
Uşak Hybrid SPP and Uşak WPP Capacity
Increase projects received the Low
Carbon Hero award from the Sustainable
Production and Consumption Association
(SÜT-D) for the fourth time with the
emission values they will prevent.
The Company was included in the
FTSE4Good Index with a score of 3.2 in
the FTSE Russell ESG Ratings.
Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji, Türkiye’nin en büyük hibrit GES’i Uşak’ta devreye aldı. Şirket’in portföyündeki ilk güneş enerji kaynaklı santral olma özelliğini de taşımaktadır.
2024
It increased its CMB Corporate
Governance Principles Compliance
Rating to 9.57 on April 5, 2024, and
continued to be included in the Borsa
Istanbul Corporate Governance Index
(XKURY).
The investor relations website received
“Gold Stevie®” awards in the “Energy”
and “User Experience” categories at The
Stevie International Business Awards®.
Its first Integrated Report received 6
Awards, including Platinum, from LACP
Vision Awards. It ranked 61st in the Top 100
Reports list worldwide.
As part of the capacity increase at
Uşak WPP, five turbines of 1.5 MWm
old technology located in the most
productive area of the site are replaced
with new technology turbines with an
installed capacity of 6 MWm, a first in
Türkiye. It completed the installation of
five old turbines and one new-technology
turbine in various parts of the site.
Aydem Renewables was among the
leading companies on the 2024 ‘Global
A List’ in the CDP Climate Change and
Water Security categories, earning
the ‘CDP Global Leaders in Climate
Change and Water Security’ award.
The Company has been included in the
Global A List in both categories for three
consecutive years.
Increased its rating to 3.6 points in the
FTSE Russell ESG Ratings and continued
to be included in the FTSE4Good Index.
2025
As part of the Uşak WPP Capacity Increase Project, five older-generation 1.5 MW turbines located in areas with high wind potential were relocated and replaced with new-generation 6 MW turbines. The five relocated 1.5 MW turbines and one of the new 6 MW turbines received Ministry acceptance in April, while two additional 6 MW turbines were accepted in August and commissioned. With these acceptances, the installed capacity of the Uşak WPP facility reached 145.5 MW.
Aydem Renewables successfully completed its green bond issuance to qualified investors in international markets. The issuance, which attracted approximately USD 1 billion in demand, once again demonstrated investor confidence in the Company. In this context, green bonds with a nominal value of USD 550 million, a five-year maturity (2030), a 2.5-year grace period on principal payments, and a coupon rate of 9.875% were issued.
At the 22nd International Business Awards, organized by The Stevie Awards, one of the world`s most prestigious business award programs, the 2024 Integrated Annual Report won the Silver Stevie Award in the "Best Annual Report - Publicly-Held Corporations" category.
At the 39th ARC Awards International 2025, the world`s most prestigious and only independent awards program honoring excellence in annual reports, the Integrated Annual Report of Aydem Renewables received a Gold Award in the PDF Version of Annual Report category and a Bronze Award in the Design/Graphics category.
The Company`s short- and long-term net-zero emission reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI). The Company committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040.
The Company received the "Women-Empowered Board of Directors" from the 30% Club Türkiye for its 50% women`s representation on the Board of Directors.
In 2025, Aydem Renewables was among the leading companies on the "Global A List" in the CDP Climate Change and Water Security categories, qualifying for the Global A List in both categories for the fourth consecutive year.
The Company increased its score from 3.6 to 4.4 in the FTSE Russell ESG Ratings.
The Company maintained its position and score in the BIST SUSTAINABILITY Index in 2025.