Continuing to invest in wind energy, one of the most effective and clean energy sources in the fight against climate change, TSKB contributes to Turkey’s carbon emission reduction with 38 Wind Power Plants it has financed to date. Drawing attention to renewable energy investments on World Wind Day, the bank plans to increase its support for clean energy investments.
The Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB), which finances investments based mainly on wind, geothermal, solar and biogas resources in the field of renewable energy, draws attention to the
While the total investment amount of renewable energy projects financed by TSKB between 2003 and 2020 was USD 11.3 billion, the loan amount committed by TSKB for all these projects, including wind energy, is approximately USD 4.9 billion.
“We examine the environmental and social effects of clean energy investments from multiple perspectives”
Stating that they take an active role as a bank in the fight against global climate change, TSKB Deputy General Manager Hasan Hepkaya said, “We examine and evaluate the environmental and social impacts of the clean energy investments we finance. We provide technical support to the studies needed to take the necessary actions to minimize the negative effects. We are working without slowing down for the transition process of our country to a low-carbon economy with the financing of wind power plants, which have very positive effects in terms of access to clean energy.”