Turkey’s electricity grid mainly depends on thermal power plants, which use imported fossil fuels. The purpose of the project is to utilize the existing wind energy potential in Turkey in order to satisfy energy requirements through a sustainable, environmentally and cost effective energy source. The project is located in Balıkesir Province of Turkey, has an installed capacity of 142.5 MW and consists of 52 turbines, each having an output of 2.75 MW. The total electricity production of the project was calculated to be 404,125 MWh/year. The project helps Turkey to stimulate and commercialise the use of grid-connected renewable energy technologies and markets.
Moreover, it demonstrates the viability of wind power plants, which support improved energy security, improved air quality, improved local livelihoods and the development of a sustainable renewable energy industry. The project developer is committed to sustainable development not only through environmental protection but also through local community support.
How wind energy contributes to climate actionAs the name suggests, wind turbines use the power of the wind to generate energy. During this process, a generator located inside the wind turbine converts kinetic energy into electrical energy. As energy is still mainly generated from fossil fuels in many areas around the world, clean wind energy can replace some of this fossil, high-emission energy and verifiably save CO2 emissions.
In most cases, the sustainably generated electricity from the wind power projects is fed into a regional power grid, which diversifies the power supply and improves energy security in regions that are frequently affected by power shortages and outages. A project often creates increased job opportunities for the local population and the area can be used for additional activities, such as agriculture. Wind power projects make an important contribution to a clean energy supply worldwide and contribute to sustainable development with respect to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Wind energy projects in the ClimatePartner portfolio are registered with international standards.
