Enercon and Enerjisa Uretim have signed a deal to install 1GW of wind energy capacity at the YEKA RES 2 project in Turkey.
Under the arrangement, Enercon will supply the wind energy converter (WEC) technology and deliver a total of 240 E-138 EP3 E2 WECs within the next four years. Enerjisa Uretim will act as ‘investor and operator’ for the project.
The project is located in regions with the highest wind energy potential in Turkey. Wind farms will be constructed in Canakkale (250MW), Balikesir (250MW), Aydin (250MW), and Mugla (250MW).
In the YEKA RES 2 tender held in 2019, the 1GW capacity was won by Enercon and Enerjisa Uretim – each company with a share of 500 MW.
“We are very pleased about the signing of this agreement,” said Enercon CEO Dr Jurgen Zeschky.
“Our companies share the same commitment to renewable energies and the energy transition. Together, we will make a significant contribution to a reliable, crisis-proof, sustainable and affordable energy supply in Turkey.”
Enercon CCO Ulrich Schulze Südhoff added: “Enercon is proud to be the chosen manufacturer for the Yeka 2 projects. Our wind energy converters are recognised as ‘best in their class’ and have proven to be extremely reliable at Turkish sites.
“We have a long history within the Turkish onshore wind market and are one of the pioneers of the sector. This turbine supply agreement also underlines the significance Türkiye has for us on a global level, as a target market for generation and for our supply chain. The country will remain one of our core markets in the future too.”
Enerjisa Uretim CEO Ihsan Erbil Baycol stated that renewable energy investments have gained considerable momentum on a global scale, noting: “As Enerjisa Uretim, we are in a pioneering position in the industry in terms of investments and generation. We strive to contribute to the industry not only through investments and generation, but also in terms of human resource development, sustainability and technology.
“We are proud and happy to undertake a total wind energy investment of 1000MW within the scope of the YEKA 2 tender. We consider this as an important responsibility we take not only for the industry but also for the future of our country and our people.
“56% of our current generation is obtained from domestic and renewable energy sources. With this investment of $1.2bn, we will get closer to our ultimate wind power target of 1500MW.
“With the accomplishment of the project, we will strengthen our position as the clean energy generating company with the highest installed capacity in Turkey.”