Renewables

Turkey nearing 6 GW in wind energy

Published

June 14, 2016

Country

Comments

comments icon

0

Share

Published:

June 14, 2016

Country:

Comments:

comments icon

0

Share

National potential for power generation from wind turbines is more than double its current installed capacity, which will reach 6 GW by the end of the year, compared to 4.76 GW in May, according to Mustafa Ataseven, president of Turkish Wind Energy Association (TWEA or Türeb).

Speaking to Anadolu Agency on the eve of Global Wind Day, June 15, he said the country can install more capacity and that this is a significant indicator that sustainability in the sector will be achieved. With the country’s vast wind potential, Ataseven added, it is important to ease the licence waiting period. He noted that in October Turkey agreed to allow a new licensing process to streamline and speed it up to ensure continued growth in the sector.

“Turkey’s installed capacity for wind power can reach 25 GW by 2020. We don’t have difficulties in finding financing and there are no technology-related issues. We believe we can reach that target,” he added, the agency’s Energy News Terminal reports.

The Global Wind Day is a worldwide event which is held annually in June. A photo competition organized by Tureb displays the potential of wind energy.

 

Tags: ,

Related Articles

Turkey 20 GW PV capacity wind power 13 GW

Turkey tops 20 GW in PV capacity, wind power surpasses 13 GW

18 February 2025 - Turkey exceeded 20 GW in PV capacity last week, reaching 20.4 GW, while wind power grew to more than 13 GW

bih concession solar ljubinje trebinje cicevo bancici srpska

Republic of Srpska grants two concessions for solar power plants

18 February 2025 - The deadline to sign concession contracts for the two power plants is 60 days and it expires in early April

Race against time for Greece to avoid a blackout on Easter

Race against time for Greece to avoid a blackout on Easter

18 February 2025 - Greek authorities are rushing to secure the electricity system against a possible blackout during Easter

IEA Renewables cover almost all electricity demand growth 2027

IEA: Renewables to cover almost all electricity demand growth through 2027

17 February 2025 - A sharp increase in global electricity demand is expected in the next three years, IEA said and estimated that renewables would cover 95%