Improved electricity supply and sustainable developmentThe Ziyaret Wind Energy Project is located on a mountain range in the Hatay province on the south coast of Turkey. With an annual production of 193 GWh, this wind farm improves the quality of the local power supply and saves CO2 emissions. Besides contributing to climate protection, the project promotes sustainable development in the region
The project will, for example, create additional jobs with the possibility of gaining experience in the Turkish wind energy sector, which has been little developed so far. Furthermore, a clinic was repaired in the village Çöğürlü and streets were paved in the communities Yeşilköy and Aknehir. In Aknehir cultural events and the expansion of the primary school were supported. Furthermore a police station was renovated and vehicles and equipment for beach cleaning were donated to different communities.
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.
