diff --git a/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm b/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
index 9a16213222c..66e3ad09e43 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@
 
 	req_one_access = list(access_security, access_heads)
 
+	light_range = 3
+	light_power = 2
+
 	var/raised = 0			//if the turret cover is "open" and the turret is raised
 	var/raising= 0			//if the turret is currently opening or closing its cover
 	var/health = 80			//the turret's health
@@ -171,6 +174,7 @@
 	if(stat & BROKEN)
 		icon_state = "turret_[sprite_set]_broken"
 		underlays += "cover_open_[cover_set]"
+		set_light(0)
 	else if(raised || raising)
 		if(powered() && enabled)
 			if(!lethal_icon)
@@ -185,6 +189,11 @@
 	else
 		icon_state = "cover_[cover_set]"
 
+	if(stat & NOPOWER)
+		set_light(0)
+	else
+		set_light(light_range, light_power)
+
 /obj/machinery/porta_turret/proc/isLocked(mob/user)
 	if(ailock && issilicon(user))
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There seems to be a firewall preventing you from accessing this device."))
diff --git a/html/changelogs/alberyk-turret.yml b/html/changelogs/alberyk-turret.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..099c18bff68
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/alberyk-turret.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: Alberyk
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "Turrets now emit light when powered."
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