Ankara – April 17, 2026
Turkey has moved beyond the “potential phase” in wind energy and has evolved into a full-fledged industrial hub, according to industry officials.
Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB) President İbrahim Erden stated that the country is no longer just developing projects but has built a strong manufacturing ecosystem supporting the wind energy sector.
Strong Industrial Ecosystem
Erden noted that around 150 industrial companies are currently operating within Turkey’s wind energy ecosystem. The country now hosts a broad production infrastructure, including facilities for towers, blades, generators, and gearboxes, while providing employment to more than 20,000 people across construction, operation, and maintenance.
Turkey has also positioned itself as a regional manufacturing hub, benefiting from its proximity to key markets such as Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.
Competitive Advantages
Industry leaders emphasize that Turkey stands out with its fast delivery capabilities, cost advantages, and strong engineering expertise. However, maintaining this position will depend on ensuring continuity in the domestic market and supporting long-term investment planning.
Regular renewable energy tenders (YEKA), predictable installation schedules, and export-oriented policies are seen as critical factors for sustaining growth. In 2025 alone, 2.1 gigawatts of new capacity installations helped improve visibility for the sector.
Offshore Projects Could Drive New Investments
Looking ahead, offshore wind projects are expected to trigger new investments in areas such as tower and blade manufacturing, cable production, and port logistics.
A domestically developed 4.3 MW wind turbine—created through cooperation between EÜAŞ and ASELSAN with an 80% localization rate—highlights Turkey’s growing technological capabilities in the sector.
Challenges: Grid and Financing
Despite strong progress, challenges remain. Experts underline that future growth will depend less on turbine technology and more on system integration, particularly grid infrastructure.
Investments by TEİAŞ and improved capacity planning are considered essential to avoid bottlenecks.
Financing is another key issue, with costs, exchange rate risks, and revenue uncertainty slowing down projects. Long-term purchase guarantees and clearer revenue projections are seen as necessary to accelerate investments.
Source: Patronlar Dünyası/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök