ASELSAN announced that it has commissioned solar power plants (SPP) to supply all energy needs of its production facilities from renewable sources. The company has implemented two new solar installations to support its expanding production infrastructure, reduce energy costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability goals. The clean energy generated by the commissioned plants is expected to prevent approximately 121,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This amount equals the carbon dioxide that approximately 4 million trees absorb from the atmosphere in one year.

ASELSAN is a leading organization in Turkey's defense industry sector and has been recognized as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies over the past three years. The company operates across a broad product portfolio ranging from air defense systems to radars, critical missile systems, and ammunition. ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol stated that the company has maintained growth rates exceeding 25 percent annually and continues to develop technological capabilities within an ongoing 3 billion dollar investment program. This growth strategy has significantly increased energy demand.

In operating the solar power plants, ASELSAN leverages technologies developed through its own engineering capabilities. Notably, PULSAR inverters that convert electricity generated from solar panels into grid-compatible power are entirely domestically designed and developed, being used for the first time in these SPP projects. Maintaining high localization rates strengthens Turkish defense industry's independence in energy technologies. This approach not only reduces energy costs but also enhances national technology development capacity.

Turkish defense industry has taken significant steps in localization and domestic production in recent years. ASELSAN's solar investment represents an indicator of the defense sector's goal to achieve energy independence. Similarly, other defense companies such as ROKETSAN, TUSAŞ, and BAYKAR are expanding production capacity while simultaneously considering operational efficiency and sustainability. ASELSAN's initiative demonstrates that defense industry organizations play a leading role not only in weapon and platform development but also in modernizing production infrastructure.

ASELSAN General Manager Akyol emphasized that the company ranks at the top of the Sustainability Index and continues renewable energy investments to maintain this position. Being the first organization in Turkey to receive the Blue Water Efficiency Certificate demonstrates a holistic approach to resource efficiency. The commissioned solar plants prove that ASELSAN prioritizes energy efficiency while expanding production capacity. Support from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and local authorities demonstrates the importance of public-private cooperation in implementing renewable energy projects.