Ekos Electric Builds the Infrastructure for Global Energy Transition

EKOS Electric, a Turkey-based company with nearly 30 years of experience and projects spanning 38 countries, continues its pioneering role in energy infrastructure. With operations in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, EKOS Electric closely monitors global trends while serving as a pioneer of new currents in the energy sector.

Board Chairman Tarık Akbaş assessed energy infrastructure on a global scale: "The renewal of Europe's 40-year-old electrical infrastructure is now a necessity. Another critical need is the safe and efficient storage of generated energy."

EKOS Electric, leveraging nearly 30 years of experience in the energy sector, continues its global growth by extending domestic engineering capabilities to 38 countries across four continents. As the company continues to bring advanced technological solutions to world markets in 2026, it focuses on new infrastructure requirements driven by increasing electrification, renewable energy investments, grid digitalization and energy storage needs.

EKOS Electric Board Chairman Tarık Akbaş, emphasizing that they closely follow global transformation, stated: "We rapidly integrate global trends into our product and technology development processes. We have manufacturing facilities in Balıkesir and Sakarya Hendek in Turkey, and in Portugal and Algeria abroad. Through our projects in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, we provide solutions tailored to the needs of different geographies. As EKOS Electric, we successfully export energy infrastructure solutions from African countries such as Benin, Egypt and Tunisia, and to European markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy. In South America, we support the region's energy transformation by providing critical electrical infrastructure equipment to renewable energy projects in Chile and Venezuela. We strengthen our regional presence through our West Africa operations headquartered in Senegal. Through compact, modular and digitally compatible transformer centers and switching equipment, we save space in city centers. In challenging climatic and field conditions, we provide uninterrupted and reliable energy. As EKOS Electric, we aim to strengthen the infrastructure of global energy transformation by bringing energy security, sustainability and smart grid applications together under one roof."

Akbaş noted that they expect strong growth in exports in 2026, saying "We are moving forward with determination in achieving our targets, and we forecast that 2026 will be a growth year for our exports. 2025 was quite intensive in terms of investments; we implemented our new USD 50 million factory investment."

Critical Role in Energy Transformation: Infrastructure Companies Take Centre Stage
"The silent heroes in energy transformation are now infrastructure companies," said Akbaş, continuing: "The solutions we develop not only transport energy; they offer a structure that preserves urban aesthetics, respects the environment and minimizes power outages through digital management systems. In 2026, we aim to increase our projects both domestically and internationally, grow particularly with high value-added solutions in renewable energy and energy supply security, and strengthen our profitability through operational efficiency."

"Europe's Infrastructure Needs Renewal"
Tarık Akbaş emphasized the need to renew Europe's electrical infrastructure: "A significant portion of Europe's electrical infrastructure has been operating with outdated equipment for over 40 years, and this situation poses a serious risk to energy supply security. According to European Commission reports, approximately EUR 584 billion in investments in electrical infrastructure is planned by 2035. As EKOS Electric, we understand that this process requires not only investment but also technological transformation. The rapid increase in renewable energy sources highlights the critical importance of energy storage solutions to ensure system continuity and provide uninterrupted energy. The power outage experienced in Spain last year demonstrated how vital infrastructure renewal and energy integration are."

Green and Smart Energy Solutions
EKOS Electric continues to pioneer energy transformation with domestic engineering solutions that reduce carbon footprint. "Energy transformation is at the core of our focus," said Tarık Akbaş, continuing: "With underground transformer centers, mobile transformer centers and digital grid systems, we preserve urban aesthetics, while our EKOS Mobility company contributes to the expansion of electric vehicle charging station networks. Through grid automation, energy storage and electric vehicle infrastructure, we contribute to more efficient and reliable operation of energy systems. The global green transformation in the energy sector also requires modernization in equipment technology; EKOS Electric's high-capacity and durable electrical infrastructure equipment makes this transformation sustainable. We also address the carbon issue not merely as a balancing matter, but through engineering and product design. Our ISO 14064-compliant 3 Scope carbon footprint work with Erguvan was among the first in our sector. We view carbon footprint not as an accounting item but as an engineering problem to be solved."

"Energy Is Now Transported Not Just by Cables, but Also by Data"
Tarık Akbaş emphasized that digitalization in energy infrastructure is no longer a choice but a necessity: "To safely and uninterruptedly manage increasing renewable energy generation, grids must become smart, monitored and remotely manageable. AI and data analytics-driven digital solutions significantly reduce outage times while offering billions of dollars in efficiency potential. Energy is now transported not just by copper cables but also by data, and grids that cannot catch up with this transformation will be unable to meet future energy needs."

Mobile and Underground Transformer Centers for Energy Supply Security
Akbaş, noting that they were pioneers in implementing Turkey's first underground transformer center, stated: "Overhead transformer centers are no longer preferred in European city centers. Countries such as Italy, Germany, France, Spain and the United Kingdom use underground transformer centers. EKOS Electric responds precisely to these global needs; with mobile transformer centers, underground transformer units and flexible infrastructure systems, we do not just sell products, we build the infrastructure of energy transformation. In Turkey, our underground transformer center solutions have been used at many important locations, from Eskişehir Odunpazarı to the Galata Bridge in Karaköy, and to Mevlana Square in Konya. In rapidly urbanizing cities and high-disaster-risk areas, our mobile and flexible solutions stand out. Our mobile transformer center solutions play a critical role in network expansion in terms of sustainability, in addition to natural disasters."

Reliable Journeys with EKOS Mobility
Electric vehicle use is increasing rapidly worldwide; approximately 20.7 million electric vehicles were sold in 2025, accounting for one-quarter of total automobile sales. Turkey also entered the top 10 markets with approximately 124,000 electric vehicle sales in 2024. This rapid increase makes uninterrupted and secure charging infrastructure critical. Akbaş noted that EKOS Electric's charging network operator-licensed brand EKOS Mobility has established safe and accessible charging infrastructure in the South Marmara region: "With the competence provided by being a licensed operator, we provide users with uninterrupted service. Electric vehicle owners can easily locate stations through the EKOS Mobility mobile application, quickly start charging with a QR code and make payments conveniently. In particular, by expanding our station network to include districts that previously had no charging stations, we are pioneering the region's electric transportation transformation."

Turkey's 2030 Energy Vision:
In assessing Turkey's energy vision, Akbaş emphasized: "By 2030, Turkey plans to rapidly increase wind and solar energy capacity. Energy security is now measured not just by generation but also by grid resilience. Extreme weather events, cyber risks and conflicts make the grid vulnerable. EKOS Electric's mobile transformer centers, underground and above-ground transformer center solutions and automation systems provide grid flexibility and uninterrupted energy supply."