A planned offshore wind energy tender, Türkiye's first, is seen as a test of the country's goals of achieving 5 gigawatts (GW) in offshore wind capacity by 2035, but it also bolsters its ambitions in the broader renewable energy field, which has seen a notable expansion in recent years.
Türkiye plans to hold its first-ever offshore wind Renewable Energy Resources Zone (YEKA) tender by the end of 2026.
The tender will provide an insight into how authorities and industry plan to convert projections into actual projects, investments and an entirely new domestic segment.
Offshore wind energy could become one of the cornerstones of Türkiye's renewable energy development if supported by robust policies, strong incentives and effective implementation, according to information compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA) from GlobalData.
Türkiye's broader renewable energy strategy aims to increase the combined installed capacity of solar and wind power to 120 gigawatts by 2035.
