Zorlu Enerji completed the sale of the natural gas power plants in Israel in which it held minority stakes, thereby terminating all electricity generation and sales activities in the region.
Zorlu Enerji ranked first among 346 energy companies evaluated worldwide, receiving a score of 92 out of 100 in the LSEG ESG assessment.
Zorlu Enerji strengthened its global ESG performance by receiving an ESG score of 85 in the latest S&P Global assessment.
Zorlu Enerji became entitled to receive a 20-year Aggregator License from the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA).
Zorlu Enerji received an A rating in the CDP Climate Change Program 2025 assessment, certifying its climate-focused strategies at the international level.
The “Liderlikte Kadın Yüz’ü” (Faces of Women in Leadership) program, implemented under the leadership of Zorlu Enerji in cooperation with Turkishe and the Yenibirlider Association, was officially launched.
Within the scope of its Smart Life 2030 strategy, Zorlu Enerji successfully completed the “Enerjik Babam – Father Support Program,” carried out at the Denizli Geothermal Power Plant in cooperation with AÇEV (Mother Child Education Foundation).
Zorlu Enerji successfully completed the FutureFem’25 Program, aimed at preparing young women for careers in the energy sector; 18 participants graduated from the program, and three graduates secured long-term internship opportunities.
Through its R&D and innovation projects, Zorlu Enerji was included in the Horizon Europe list based on official European Commission data and was recognized among Türkiye’s most successful industrial organizations.
2024
Zorlu Enerji completed the transfer of its natural gas distribution companies to Palmet in order to focus on its activities in the renewable energy field.
The Zorlu Enerji Calibration Center was granted TÜRKAK accreditation in the Turbine/Rotary Type Industrial Natural Gas Meters category.
Zorlu Enerji ranked 3rd among 334 companies with a score of 88 in the LSEG ESG assessment and increased its ESG score to 74 within the scope of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
Zorlu Enerji was selected as the most reputable brand in the Energy Generation sector in the Türkiye Reputation Index Research.
Zorlu Enerji received an A- rating under the CDP Climate Change Program, advancing to the Leadership level.
ZES and electrip entered into a cooperation with Hubject for the development of e-roaming solutions.
Zorlu Enerji signed share purchase agreements for the sale of its directly held stakes in Ezotech Electric Ltd., Solad Energy Ltd., and Adnit Real Estate Ltd. in Israel.
Elif Yener was appointed as Zorlu Enerji’s first female CEO.
2023
Zorlu Enerji obtained licenses for energy storage–integrated wind power plants with a total installed capacity of 375 MWe, to be established in Yeniçiftlik, Tekirdağ, and Hamitabat, Kırklareli.
The R&D project titled “Polyethylene (PE) Lines Off-Channel Domestic Gas Shut-Off Equipment,” developed by Gaziantep Natural Gas Distribution Inc., was successfully completed.
A strategic partnership with Schaeffler, focused on efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in wind energy, was announced.
2022
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application for Zorlu Energy’s "Integrated Renewable Power Generation Facility"—a hybrid project combining solar power with the Alaşehir 1 Geothermal Power Plant (GPP) in Manisa—was approved. This milestone positioned Zorlu Energy among Turkey’s pioneers in hybrid geothermal-solar plants.
Zorlu Energy executed the first transaction on the YEK-G Market launched by EPİAŞ, becoming Turkey’s first YEK-G Certificate provider while also securing renewable energy certificates for all its offices and power plants.
Zorlu Energy earned the "Zero Waste Certificate" for its compliance with the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization’s Zero Waste Management Directive.
Electrip Global and WrenHouse Partnership was established.
2021
ZES (Zorlu Energy Solutions) won a UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) tender to build an EV charging station network across Montenegro, marking its first international project in this field.
Ranked 4th among 54 global energy companies in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance by Vigeo Eiris, reflecting Zorlu Energy’s leadership in sustainable solutions.
2020
Commissioned the 1,998 MWp Dead Sea Solar Power Plant in Jericho, Palestine, under a joint venture agreement with Jerusalem District Electricity Company (JDECO)—which distributes 25% of Palestine’s electricity. The plant will supply power to JDECO under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Expanded into Europe by founding ZES B.V. in the Netherlands to deploy EV charging infrastructure across the EU and neighboring markets.
Became a direct signatory of the UN Global Compact, aligning with Zorlu Holding’s Smart Life 2030 Vision.
