Türkiye is rapidly bolstering its position in the global wind energy sector and it carries further potential to become a strategic "green energy corridor" between Europe and Asia, according to Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
Annual wind power installations in Türkiye reached 2.1 gigawatts (MW), making it the second-highest in Europe.
"This could rise to around 2.5 MW this year, while the long-term ambition of 7 gigawatts per year is very significant," Backwell told Anadolu Agency (AA) in a recent interview.
He noted that Türkiye is not only expanding its domestic market but is also becoming a key player in the global supply chain, with Turkish wind companies now exporting to around 40-50 countries worldwide.
Backwell said Türkiye is well placed to benefit from both steady growth in Europe and rapid expansion in Asia, adding that the country could act as a "corridor" for green electricity flows and supply chain integration between the two regions.
