The Future of Clean Energy, Turkey's Wind Energy Potential Atlas

Turkey is one of the countries with significant renewable energy potential, and wind energy is a key component of this potential. Wind energy is a form of energy that results from the uneven heating of the Earth's surface due to solar radiation. This uneven heating causes pressure differences in the atmosphere, leading to the movement of air, or wind. Approximately 2% of the solar energy that reaches the Earth's surface is converted into wind energy.

The speed and direction of the wind vary depending on geographical differences and the uneven heating of the Earth's surface. To assess the potential of wind energy, the Turkey Wind Energy Potential Atlas (REPA) was developed, providing a comprehensive analysis of Turkey's wind energy potential at various heights above ground level.

Turkey's Wind Energy Potential

According to REPA data, it is estimated that in areas with an average annual wind speed of over 7.5 m/s at 50 meters above ground level, wind farms with a capacity of 5 MW per square kilometer could be established. This data suggests that Turkey's wind energy potential is approximately 47,849.44 MW. This potential corresponds to 1.30% of Turkey's total land area.

The Turkey Wind Energy Potential Atlas provides detailed data on local and regional wind energy resources at 30, 50, 70, and 100 meters above ground level, including annual, seasonal, monthly, and daily average wind speeds. Additionally, the atlas includes important data such as wind power density, capacity factors, and wind classes at 50 meters.

Advantages of Wind Energy and Future Vision

Wind energy stands out with its advantages as a renewable and clean energy source, including low operation and maintenance costs and the ability to be brought online quickly. With advancements in technology, wind turbines are becoming more efficient, and the costs are decreasing to levels competitive with current electricity generation technologies.

Turkey's wind energy potential is becoming even more valuable with advancing technology and decreasing investment costs. The latest updates in the Turkey Wind Energy Potential Atlas provide a more detailed understanding of wind energy potential, paving the way for increased investments in this area.

As of 2022, Turkey's installed wind energy capacity has reached 10,976 MW, accounting for 10.81% of the total installed capacity. These figures highlight Turkey's commitment to wind energy and its growth potential in this sector.