Europe adds 13.8 GW of new onshore wind power capacity in 2024, WindEurope says. In wind turbine installations, Germany led with 644 wind turbines, followed by France with 387 wind turbines and Türkiye with 272 wind turbines. Türkiye has moved up eight places to rank third in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase, adding … Continue reading Türkiye ranks 3rd in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase
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New targets, old challenges in Turkish wind and solar tenders
In 2016, Türkiye launched the Renewable Energy Resource Zone (YEKA) auctions to develop large-scale solar and wind projects, simplify the allocation of suitable lands, and encourage local manufacturing of renewable energy equipment. Through this model, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) identifies suitable sites, announces them as candidate YEKA areas, and gathers views … Continue reading New targets, old challenges in Turkish wind and solar tenders
Continue readingTürkiye to install 1 GW wind energy capacity in 2025
After 2026, energy storage systems to debut, enhancing grid stability and optimizing use of wind power. Türkiye’s wind energy installation is forecast to increase by 1 gigawatts (GW) in 2025 to reach 14 GW. The country currently has 13 GW of installed capacity with plans to raise its solar and wind energy installed capacity to … Continue reading Türkiye to install 1 GW wind energy capacity in 2025
Continue readingTürkiye’s total installed wind capacity surpasses 13,000 MW
Türkiye’s total installed wind capacity has surpassed 13,000 megawatts (MW) as of Feb. 13, according to a report on Saturday citing official data. While energy is generated from wind with approximately 280 power plants and more than 4,360 wind turbines operating in seven regions in the country, the total installed power reached 13,043 megawatts, said … Continue reading Türkiye’s total installed wind capacity surpasses 13,000 MW
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Türkiye eyes offshore wind, regulatory reforms to revive generation growth
Türkiye’s wind energy sector has faced slower growth in 2024, with capacity rising by only 6.5%, or 770 MW, bringing total wind capacity to 12.5 GW, Trend reports. According to the research made by Ember, a UK-based energy think tank, this falls short of the 13.3 GW target set by the Ministry of Energy and … Continue reading Türkiye eyes offshore wind, regulatory reforms to revive generation growth
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Enercon celebrates 3 GW wind energy milestone in Türkiye
ENERCON has reached an incredible milestone – 3 GW of installed capacity in Türkiye! With over 1,205 wind energy converters, ENERCON now holds a significant market share of 20.63 percent in Türkiye. Since entering the Turkish market in 1997, the company has grown from 1.5 MW to an impressive 3 GW. ” Türkiye continues to … Continue reading Enercon celebrates 3 GW wind energy milestone in Türkiye
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Nordex receives orders for 638 MW of wind power in Türkiye in Q4, exceeds 1 GW of orders in 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Nordex received orders for a total of 97 wind turbines from Türkiye, the majority of which were placed by the end of December. The orders totalling 638 MW also include service contracts for the wind turbines over a period of several years. With these orders, the Nordex Group achieved … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 638 MW of wind power in Türkiye in Q4, exceeds 1 GW of orders in 2024
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Türkiye reaches 18.7 GW Photovoltaic Capacity
One of the paradoxes of human-made climate change is that as we heat up the planet by burning gasoline, coal and fossil gas, it makes the summers hotter. These torrid months impel people to run the air conditioner nonstop, which requires burning more coal or fossil gas, which causes it to get hotter. It is … Continue reading Türkiye reaches 18.7 GW Photovoltaic Capacity
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Türkiye to invest $10B in energy storage to boost wind power and photovoltaic solar energy
Türkiye is making significant strides toward its 2053 net-zero carbon emissions goal by ramping up investments in energy storage systems according to Türkiye daily. The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) approved a 35-gigawatt-hour (GWh) capacity allocation for grid-scale storage projects, with an estimated investment of $10 billion. Timeline: Energy storage investments will gain speed by … Continue reading Türkiye to invest $10B in energy storage to boost wind power and photovoltaic solar energy
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ENERCON plans to install another 2,500 MW of wind power in Türkiye with its partners
MoU signed with I? Enerji and Polat Enerji for the installation of E-175 EP5 wind turbines. ENERCON continues to play a leading role in the expansion of onshore wind power in Turkey. At the German-Turkish Energy Forum held today (27 November) in Berlin, the wind turbine manufacturer signed a letter of intent with Turkish energy … Continue reading ENERCON plans to install another 2,500 MW of wind power in Türkiye with its partners
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Solar photovoltaic surge: Meeting two-thirds of the rise in Türkiye’s peak electricity demand in 2024
In the first eight months of 2024, Türkiye’s photovoltaic solar energy generation surged by over 40% compared to the same period in 2023, contributing to meeting record-high electricity demand during summer. Türkiye’s solar surge meets rising peak demand in 2024 Since 2017, solar generation’s contribution to meeting Türkiye’s electricity demand peak has increased sevenfold from … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic surge: Meeting two-thirds of the rise in Türkiye’s peak electricity demand in 2024
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Türkiye unveils 7 GW offshore wind roadmap by 2024
Türkiye could install up to 7 GW by 2040 according to World Bank analysis. The World Bank Group, in collaboration Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, has launched an offshore wind roadmap for the country. The government has set a target of 5GW of installed capacity for offshore wind power by 2035. Turkey’s waters … Continue reading Türkiye unveils 7 GW offshore wind roadmap by 2024
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Enercon commissions 40 MW Turkish wind farm for Kalyon
German wind turbine manufacturer Enercon GmbH has commissioned all wind turbines at a 40 MW wind farm in Türkiye, Turkey, on behalf of project owner Kalen Enerji, a unit of national energy group Kalyon Enerji. All 10 wind turbines at the Black Sea region site are already supplying electricity to the grid, Enercon said in … Continue reading Enercon commissions 40 MW Turkish wind farm for Kalyon
Continue readingTürkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
Türkiye is setting ambitious goals for its energy sector, with plans to raise the share of renewable energy in electricity production to 47.8% by 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources’ 2025 budget proposal. The ministry also targets a reduction in natural gas’s contribution to electricity production to 18.9%.Expansion of renewable energy … Continue reading Türkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
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Türkiye among top 5 in Europe in boosting wind capacity
The installed capacity in the first six months of 2024 has already exceeded the wind installations for 2023, which were 397 megawatts. The reasons for this considerable increase are the capacity extension projects of current wind farms that are coming online, as well as the additions from YEKA-2 (EnerjiSA and Enercon projects with a total … Continue reading Türkiye among top 5 in Europe in boosting wind capacity
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Türkiye’s shift to wind power and photovoltaic (PV) stalls in 2023
Türkiye’s shift toward renewables stalled in 2023, with wind production declining for the first time and Poland surpassing Türkiye in solar photovoltaic (PV) generation. Wind turbines used to generate electricity are seen near the town of Susurluk in Balikesir province, Türkiye, August 31, 2017. (Reuters Photo) A report by Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute highlights … Continue reading Türkiye’s shift to wind power and photovoltaic (PV) stalls in 2023
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Polat Enerji orders 110.5 MW of Enercon wind turbines in Türkiye
Enercon announced today a contract for the delivery of 21 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 110.5 MW for wind power projects developed by Turkish renewables company Polat Enerji. The wind turbines will be used for the expansion of the Yalova/Goktepe 4, Kirsehir/Geycek 3 and Izmir/Ege 3 projects. The order is for 19 of … Continue reading Polat Enerji orders 110.5 MW of Enercon wind turbines in Türkiye
Continue readingNordex receives orders from Akfen Renewable Energy for 102 MW of wind power and 19 wind turbines in Türkiye
Nordex has received five orders from Akfen Renewable Energy Inc. for a total of 102 MW in Türkiye. Starting in autumn 2025, the Nordex Group will supply and install 19 wind turbines from its Delta4000 series for the expansion of five existing wind farms. Orders from one of Türkiye’s leading renewable energy production companies also … Continue reading Nordex receives orders from Akfen Renewable Energy for 102 MW of wind power and 19 wind turbines in Türkiye
Continue readingInstalled photovoltaic solar capacity exceeds 16,000 MW in Türkiye
Türkiye’s photovoltaic solar energy installed capacity exceeded 16,000 megawatts (MW) as of last week, accounting for 14 percent of the country’s total installed power capacity, which climbed to 111,463 MW. The installed capacity in solar energy consists of power plants in 78 of the country’s 81 provinces, while there are solar power plants with a … Continue reading Installed photovoltaic solar capacity exceeds 16,000 MW in Türkiye
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Nordex secures orders for 245 MW of wind power from France and Türkiye at the end of June
As of the end of June 2024, Nordex Group received orders for 17 projects with a total capacity of 245 MW from its main markets, France and Turkey. The Nordex Group supplies 35 3 and 4 MW wind turbines for nine projects in France. In Türkiye, customers have ordered nine N163/6.X wind turbines and nine … Continue reading Nordex secures orders for 245 MW of wind power from France and Türkiye at the end of June
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