Vestas has secured a contract with Elfa Elektrik Uretim A.S., an affiliate of Yildirim Group, to supply eight units of the V126-3.3 MW model for a 26 MW wind farm to be located in Balikesir, in eastern Turkey. The contract comprises the supply and installation of the wind turbines, along with a 10-year AOM 4000 … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: eight V126-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in Balikesir
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Offshore wind power would reduce Turkey’s energy dependence
Offshore wind power appears to be more efficient than onshore plants, according to experts. However, building offshore wind power plants requires a more investment compared to onshore plants. Despite the cost, offshore plants pay back more. With a long Mediterranean coastline, Turkey has the potential to generate its own energy. While the resource-poor country focuses … Continue reading Offshore wind power would reduce Turkey’s energy dependence
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General Electric (GE) will supply wind turbines for Bergama Wind Power Plant in Turkey
General Electric (GE) will supply wind turbines for Bergama Wind Power Plant (BERGRES) with installed capacity of 70 MW which was recently established near Izmir’s Bergama district by Dost Enerji. General Electric (GE) in partnership with Dost Enerji, will supply twenty one GE3.2-103 and one GE2.75-103 wind turbines for Bergama Wind Power Plant, its new … Continue reading General Electric (GE) will supply wind turbines for Bergama Wind Power Plant in Turkey
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Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
In the first quarter of 2016, Nordex obtained three new orders for a total of more than 40 MW in Turkey. These projects, for 18 turbines altogether, are located in different regions of the country and cover wind classes IEC 1 to 3. The largest of the projects is the “Karacabey” wind farm in … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Siemens to install 54-megawatt onshore wind power plant in western Turkey
Siemens has been awarded an order for the Kinik onshore wind power plant in the Turkish province of Kinik, located 80 kilometers north of the city of Izmir. 17 direct drive wind turbines rated at 3.2 megawatts (MW) capacity each will be installed at the onshore project close to the coast of the Aegean Sea. … Continue reading Siemens to install 54-megawatt onshore wind power plant in western Turkey
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Wind energy in Turkey. Nordex wind turbines for wind power plants
In December 2015 Nordex signed contracts with its long-standing customer Bilgin Enerji for four projects with a total volume of 100 MW. All of the 33 wind turbines ordered belong to the Delta series, the latest product fleet Nordex is offering on the market. The first project is an extension of the “Bandirma” wind farm … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey. Nordex wind turbines for wind power plants
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Turkey driving renewable energy growth in the MENAT region
Turkey is fast emerging as the MENAT region’s largest producer of renewable energy. Out of the 14.6 GW of new renewable power generation capacity installed in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey between 2010 and 2014, three quarters of it was in Turkey. Excepting recent headwinds, the Turkish economy has rapidly expanded since 2010 … Continue reading Turkey driving renewable energy growth in the MENAT region
Continue readingWind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex has been awarded three contracts for wind farms with a capacity of a total of 45 MW in Turkey. The manufacturer will be installing seven N117/3000 turbines close to the city of Izmir in Western Turkey for its new customer Üçgen Rüzgar Enerjisi Elektrik Üretim Anonim ?irketi. This Delta series turbine is the optimum … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Gamesa reinforces its position in spot wind energy markets with new wind power orders in Turkey, Cyprus and Kuwait
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed new contracts to supply 72.5 MW in three countries, expanding its geographic diversification to 54 countries, and its presence in spot markets, which represent 25% of the MW installed by the company. More specifically, Gamesa has signed contracts in Turkey (52.5 MW), Cyprus (10 MW) … Continue reading Gamesa reinforces its position in spot wind energy markets with new wind power orders in Turkey, Cyprus and Kuwait
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Turkey to launch 2 GW wind energy auction in 2016
Turkey’s energy regulator will auction contracts for 2,000 megawatts of wind power capacity next year, bringing forward a program originally to be completed by 2020. Ankara-based regulator EPDK will collect preliminary license applications on Oct. 3 to Oct. 7, 2016, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette. Turkey has 4,032 megawatts of … Continue reading Turkey to launch 2 GW wind energy auction in 2016
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ET Solar makes inroads into Turkish photovoltaic (PV) solar energy market
ET Solar, a leading clean energy developer, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary ET Solutions AG (ET Solutions) has founded a Turkish subsidiary, ET Solutions Istanbul, to make a long-term commitment to the local PV market. The investment is paying dividends, as the company recently concluded term sheets with investors for significant PV projects in Turkey. … Continue reading ET Solar makes inroads into Turkish photovoltaic (PV) solar energy market
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Wind energy in Turkey: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the 46.2 MW Amasya wind power project in Turkey. The project will consist of 14 V126-3.3 MW turbines, one of Vestas’ cutting-edge designs that allows for greater wind capture in low-wind, high turbulence sites. The order was placed by Sehzade Enerji, which is fully owned … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind power in Turkey: EDF Energies Nouvelles completes Soma wind farm with 50 Enercon wind turbines
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of the third section of the Soma wind farm in Turkey via its local subsidiary Polat Enerji, 45% owned by the group. This 100 MW extension increases the total capacity of the wind farm to 240 MW. Located in western Turkey, the Soma wind farm previously consisted of … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: EDF Energies Nouvelles completes Soma wind farm with 50 Enercon wind turbines
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USTDA strengthens support for geothermal energy development in Turkey
This week, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Turcas BM Kuyucak Jeotermal Elektrik Üretim A. ?. (TBK), a Turkish joint venture owned primarily by BM Holding and Turcas Energy Holding. The grant funds a feasibility study that will evaluate the technical and financial specifications for a geothermal energy project designed to … Continue reading USTDA strengthens support for geothermal energy development in Turkey
Continue readingSolar energy plantation on 790 square kilometers can meet Turkey’s entire energy demand
It was highlighted that Turkey has 2,750 hours of sunshine per year on average and that solar energy potential is currently underutilized in Turkey. The International Solar Energy Society’s Turkey head Gani Bayraktar said a solar energy plantation on 790 square kilometers can meet Turkey’s entire energy demand, and that current plantations can produce … Continue reading Solar energy plantation on 790 square kilometers can meet Turkey’s entire energy demand
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Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex strengthens again its role in Turkey. It will be installing 19 Generation Gamma wind turbines N117/2400 for its new customer ARE Elektrik in the wind farm “Kurtkayasi”. For ARE Elektrik this is the first wind energy project. Since its foundation in 2009 the company has so far concentrated on hydroelectric power plants. Kurtkayasi is … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Canadian Solar Supplies Modules to Turkey’s Largest Photovoltaic PV Solar Power Plant
Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has supplied modules to Turkey’s largest PV project, the Kayseri Organized Industrial Zone PV Plant. The 7.5 MW (AC) ground-mounted PV plant is located in one of Turkey’s largest industrial zones, the Kayseri Organized Industrial Zone (KOIZ). The plant uses … Continue reading Canadian Solar Supplies Modules to Turkey’s Largest Photovoltaic PV Solar Power Plant
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Wind power in Turkey: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas expands its presence in Turkey with an 83 MW order from Bak Enerji Uretimi A.?. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the Yahyali wind project in Turkey. The 83 MW order for 25 units of the V126-3.3 MW wind turbine has been placed by Bak Enerji Uretimi A.?. The order … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Turkey aims 30 percent wind energy and solar power usage by 2023
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority has received 14 times more pre-license applications than its allocated capacity for wind power plants. Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority has received 14 times more pre-license applications than its allocated capacity for wind power plants, Mustafa Yilmaz, head of the authority, revealed Wednesday. Addressing the opening session of the … Continue reading Turkey aims 30 percent wind energy and solar power usage by 2023
Continue readingTurkey to add 800 megawatts of wind power in 2015
Turkey will add 4,000 megawatts to its electricity production capacity in 2015, 95 percent of which will be provided through local and renewable resources, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Y?ld?z said in a statement on April 5. The statement came days after a massive power outage affected more than 76 million people in 80 out of … Continue reading Turkey to add 800 megawatts of wind power in 2015
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