Definition

What Is YEKDEM?

What is YEKDEM? YEKDEM (Renewable Energy Resources Support Mechanism) is the mechanism for passing the support charge for renewable generation to consumers. It is announced monthly by EPİAŞ; every kWh supplied in the free market or under SKTT carries a YEKDEM cost component. EPDK forecast for 2026 is in the range 201–618 TL/MWh.

Why it matters

As renewable capacity grows in Turkey's electricity market, YEKDEM has become an integral part of supply cost. For free consumer and SKTT subscribers, monthly YEKDEM announcement directly affects unit price; without projection during bilateral agreement renewal, budget variance occurs. Monthly YEKDEM tracking is now standard operation in consumption management — especially in multi-site portfolios, YEKDEM impact differs by facility. Storage GES and integrated unit regulations also affect YEKDEM price categories. As the second term in the SKTT formula (PTF + YEKDEM) × KBK, YEKDEM revisions concern all market-cost subscribers.

Impact on the bill

Every kWh supplied in the free market or under Last Resort Supply Tariff (SKTT) appears as a YEKDEM line item on the invoice. Since SKTT formula is (PTF + YEKDEM) × KBK, YEKDEM increases directly raise SKTT invoices. In bilateral supply, YEKDEM component is also added to active energy charge; monthly EPİAŞ announcement should be checked in invoice reconciliation. YEKDEM revisions should be considered in supply contract renewal and budget planning. In invoice verification, YEKDEM unit charge is cross-checked against the announced period value; deviation detection enables early intervention.

How ENOPTIMAL tracks it

The ENOPTIMAL supply management module combines monthly YEKDEM announcements with invoice reconciliation and portfolio cost analysis. Multi-site YEKDEM and PTF impact ranking is available in the free consumer portfolio. On the consumption management side, OSOS hourly profile helps model facility-level cost impact of YEKDEM fluctuation. In the electricity invoice tracking module, PTF, YEKDEM, distribution charge, and reactive items are separated for unit price control. Monthly YEKDEM projection before bilateral agreement renewal prevents budget variance.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about electricity invoices and consumption management.

How often is YEKDEM updated?

YEKDEM charge is announced monthly by EPİAŞ. On free consumer invoices and SKTT calculations, the announcement for the relevant month applies; monthly tracking is required in invoice reconciliation.

Does YEKDEM affect only SKTT subscribers?

No. Energy supplied under bilateral agreement in the free market also carries YEKDEM cost component per kWh. In SKTT it is a direct part of the formula; in bilateral agreements it is reflected according to contract terms.

What is the 2026 YEKDEM range?

EPDK 2026 forecast is in the range 201–618 TL/MWh. Exact monthly values should be followed from EPİAŞ announcements.

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