Türkiye will launch its first offshore wind tender in the first quarter of 2027, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Wednesday.
The government sees offshore wind among Türkiye's most strategic renewable energy priorities. It aims to install 5 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power capacity by 2035.
The country has already designated four areas as installation sites, including the Saros Gulf, areas near the islands of Gökçeada, Bozcaada and the region off the coast of Edremit.
A draft tender specification for the offshore Renewable Energy Resource Zone (YEKA) auction has been published in the announcements section of the Energy Ministry's website.
Industry representatives, investors and relevant organizations can submit their views on the draft specification until Aug. 17. A final tender specification will be prepared based on the feedback received.
