Wind energy in Turkey: Doðan acquires two wind power plants

Doðan purchased Mersin Wind Farm, with an installed capacity of 33 megawatts, and Þah Wind Turbines Plant, with an installed capacity of 93 megawatts, for 240 million euros.

The total installed capacity of the plants will be 147 megawatts, and annual electricity production will be about 530 million kilowatts per hour when the current works to increase the capacity ends.

The Aðaoðlu Group is continuing with developing renewable energy investments and currently has 17 power plants with an installed capacity of 1,000 megawatts, Ali Aðaoðlu, the chairman of the group said at a press meeting to announce the deal yesterday.

The energy industry is one of the main fields of activity of Doðan Holding, said Yahya Üzdiyen, the chief executive of the holding.

“Doðan Energy will continue to create value for the economy of the country by adding the Mersin and Þah wind power plants to its current portfolio of hydroelectric power plants, in line with the goal of being a significant player in the energy industry,” Üzdiyen said.

Doðan Holding Chairwoman Begümhan Doðan Faralyalý had previously said Doðan Holding also planned to continue pursuing its investments in energy production, including those made in renewable energy, at a news conference in April.

Wind energy in Turkey

1998: 9 MW (- %)
1999: 9 MW (- %)
2000: 19 MW (+111.2 %)
2001: 19 MW (- %)
2002: 19 MW (- %)
2003: 21 MW (+10.6 %)
2004: 21 MW (- %)
2005: 20 MW (-4.7 %)
2006: 65 MW (+225 %)
2007: 207 MW (+218.5 %)
2008: 333 MW (+60.9 %)
2009: 801 MW (+140.6 %)
2010: 1,329 MW (+66 %)
2011: 1,799 MW (+35.4 %)

By José Santamarta, www.doganholding.com.tr/