Turkiye’s wind power capacity tops 16GW
AgenciesTürkiye could cut its annual natural gas import bill by about $4 billion with its wind power capacity of more than 16 gigawatts (GW), based on current energy prices, accord...
Türkiye's wind power capacity has now reached over 16 gigawatts, according to Ibrahim Erden, the president of the Turkish Wind Energy Association. This significant milestone could potentially save the country approximately $4 billion per year in natural gas import costs, based on prevailing energy prices. Erden's calculations suggest that each 1,000 megawatts of installed wind power capacity could reduce these expenses by around $250 million annually.
In recent years, Türkiye's electricity generation has increasingly relied on renewable sources, with the share surpassing 60 percent during the first eight months of the year. The increasing importance of wind energy is seen in the context of energy security following the Russia-Ukraine war and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Erden emphasized that wind power offers a strategic advantage due to its independence from imported fuels, critical transit routes like the Strait of Hormuz, or international embargoes.
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