Turkey, which ranks 7th in installed wind power in Europe, has increased its investments in wind energy 10 times in 10 years. While pointing out that more than 100 domestic and foreign investors contribute to the wind energy in our country, it is stated that the wind energy industry, which is native to 60-65%, plays a critical role in closing the country’s current account deficit and providing employment.
The Most Domesticity in Energy Resources is in the Wind!
Country Energy General Manager Ali Aydın, who stated that our country, which has made significant progress in wind energy, especially with the moves made in the last 10 years, can implement fully domestic and national strategies in wind energy, said: conveys that. Emphasizing the fact that Turkey is also among the top 5 in Europe with its large-scale facilities producing wind turbine equipment, Aydın said that Ülke Energy aims to ensure that the entire process, from the production of electricity to maintenance and repairs, from the technologies used to the employment source, is domestic and national. He also underlines that they attach great importance to locality.
“The Wind Should Have the Word on the Current Account Deficit Issue”
The demand for energy in Turkey is increasing day by day. In order to meet the energy demand, energy imports increase at the same level. While drawing attention to the fact that the current account deficit has also grown due to this situation, it is emphasized that Turkey is among the countries that have achieved significant growth in electricity consumption demand among European countries. Wind energy is the most natural and potentially inexpensive renewable resource that can meet Turkey’s energy and electricity consumption demand. being drawn.