In Turkey, electricity tariffs can vary based on consumers' needs and preferences. Electricity suppliers typically offer different tariffs.



Here are some common types of electricity tariffs widely used in Turkey:

1. Standard Tariff: Consumers receiving energy from the assigned Distribution Company as Transmission System Users use the standard tariff, which is the most basic electricity consumption tariff. Consumers pay for the consumed electricity at a specific unit price. This tariff is applicable to both residential users and businesses.

Terms like "night", "day" and "peak" in electricity purchasing refer to hours of electricity consumption and different unit prices applied during these hours. These terms are associated with tariffs offered by electricity suppliers or distribution companies.

• Night (Off-Peak): "Night" or "off-peak" hours typically refer to the time between midnight and early morning. Electricity demand during these hours is generally lower due to most people sleeping and minimal industrial production activities. Therefore, consumers using electricity during these hours pay a lower unit price.
  
  

• Day (On-Peak): "Day" or "on-peak" hours generally indicate hours with high electricity demand, often during sunny hours and working hours. Electricity demand increases during these hours, leading to higher electricity costs. Consequently, consumers using electricity during "day" hours pay a higher unit price.
  
  

• Peak (Puant): "Puant" hours usually represent the hours with the highest electricity demand during the day, indicating intense demand on the electricity grid. Electricity costs are highest during these hours, especially for large industrial facilities and businesses consuming energy intensively.
  
  

These terms aim to explain time-based pricing within electricity tariffs, offering consumers the opportunity to manage their electricity consumption at a lower cost. Electricity suppliers can encourage energy savings and demand management by offering different unit prices during different time intervals.

 

2. Distribution System Users: Users of the distribution system pay bills based on two different tariffs. Customers who own transformers and those without transformers are billed according to the medium voltage (Orta Gerilim) and low voltage (Alçak Gerilim) tariffs, respectively.

        The subscriber groups are as follows:

        A. Industrial

        B. Public and Other Services Sector

        C. Residential

        D. Agricultural Activities

        E. Lighting

• Consumers Receiving Energy from the Assigned Distribution Company
  
  Users with medium voltage connections can adjust their electricity bills by choosing between single-time or multi-time subscriptions, paying power fees and excess power fees at different unit prices based on their capacities.
  
  Users with low voltage connections can calculate their bills based on a single term only, depending on their appropriate subscriber group:
  
  A. Industrial
  B. Public and Other Services Sector (30 kWh/day and below)
  C. Public and Other Services Sector (30 kWh/day and above)
  D. Residential (8 kWh/day and below)
  E. Residential (8 kWh/day and above)
  F. Families of Martyrs and Combatant Disabled Veterans
  G. Agricultural Activities
  H. Lighting
  I. General Lighting
  

• Consumers Receiving Energy from Private Suppliers
  
  System Usage Tariffs Users with medium voltage connections can adjust their electricity bills by choosing between double-term or single-term subscriptions, paying power fees, excess power fees, and distribution fees at different unit prices.
  
  Users with low voltage connections can calculate their bills based on a single term only, depending on their appropriate subscriber group:
  
  J. Industrial
  K. Public and Other Services Sector (30 kWh/day and below)
  L. Public and Other Services Sector (30 kWh/day and above)
  M. Residential (8 kWh/day and below)
  N. Residential (8 kWh/day and above)
  O. Families of Martyrs and Combatant Disabled Veterans
  P. Agricultural Activities
  Q. Lighting
  R. General Lighting
  

3. Renewable Energy Tariffs: Some suppliers offer special tariffs for consumers who prefer electricity generated from renewable energy sources. These tariffs aim to support environmentally friendly energy sources.

4. Business-Specific Tariffs: There are tariffs specifically designed for businesses. Various tariffs are offered based on the consumption habits and needs of businesses. Lumian supply agreements offer customers very special tariff and unit price advantages.


All these tariffs are offered by electricity suppliers and distribution companies and can be chosen based on consumer preferences. Consumers can select the most suitable electricity tariff by considering their consumption habits and budgets. Since electricity tariffs and prices can change from time to time, it is important for consumers to have regular access to updated information.



In Turkey, energy consumption and bill calculation occur as follows:

1. Consumption Amount (kWh): The most significant component of energy consumption is the amount of electricity consumed by the consumer. Electricity meters are read at specified intervals, determining the amount of electricity used in kilowatt-hours (kWh).

2. Tariff: The consumer selects a tariff offered by the energy supplier. Tariffs may vary based on consumer consumption habits and preferences. Tariffs may include different unit prices based on hours and consumption amounts.

3. Unit Prices: Within the selected tariff, unit prices for each consumed kilowatt-hour (kWh) are determined. These unit prices can vary depending on the features of the tariff and the consumption hours. For example, if electricity consumption is done during off-peak hours, lower unit prices may apply, while higher unit prices may be charged during peak hours.

4. Subscription Fee: Subscribers pay a subscription fee to benefit from energy supply services. The subscription fee is collected to cover the costs of providing the service and maintaining the infrastructure.

5. Distribution Fee: There is a distribution fee paid to the distribution company for the maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure used for electricity distribution. This fee is calculated based on the consumption amount.

6. Taxes and Funds: Turkey Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) fee, municipal fund, etc., are taxes or fees that make up a portion of electricity bills.

7. VAT (Value Added Tax): Value Added Tax (VAT) is added to electricity bills. The VAT rate is subject to the tax laws in effect in Turkey and is generally the standard VAT rate.



The sum of all these components constitutes the consumer's electricity bill. Consumers can choose the most suitable tariff by considering their consumption habits and budgets. Tariff and pricing policies can vary depending on the energy supplier and region, so it is important for consumers to have access to up-to-date information regularly."