Yildiz Technical University (YTU) Clean Energy Technologies (CET) Institute has started operations in 2022 with the aim to pioneer in advancing clean energy technologies through research and development. Integrating aspects of research, innovation, education and com-mercialisation it aspires to become leading research centre in Türkiye for innovative energy solutions and support decision makers in developing key energy policies for a sustainable soci-ety. Bringing together pioneering research leaders, the Institute has organised in eight research groups that correspond to different thematic areas in the energy sector. Being designed to train future energy and sustainability leaders with the appropriate skills and knowledge, two postgraduate degree programmes (at Master and PhD levels) in the field of Advanced Energy Technologies are offered to graduates from a broad range of disciplines and have a strong interest in clean energy technologies. In the long term, the Institute hopes to address regional and global challenges in the clean energy technologies and develop sustainable solutions in the sector with the help of a strong connection between scientists, industrial and research partners and policy makers.