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Wind Power in Turkey


location
Turkey
type
Prevention
sub-type
Wind
price (gbp per tonne co2)
25.2
certification
Gold Standard
objective

Construction of wind turbines generates renewable energy to replace a predominantly coal powered electricity mix.

Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDG)

Affordable and Clean Energy

Affordable and Clean Energy

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Climate Action

Climate Action

About this project


We are supporting the construction of a wind farm in Izmir, Turkey. The six wind turbines deliver renewable power to 22,000 people. ​ The wind farm will help Turkey to stimulate and commercialise the use of grid connected renewable energy technologies and markets. Furthermore, the project will demonstrate the viability of grid connected wind farms which can support improved energy security, improved air quality, alternative sustainable energy futures, create local employment during the construction and the operation phase of the wind farm, and improve local livelihoods.

Kores WPP is located in the centre of the Peninsula of Çesme in the province of Izmir in Turkey. It consists of six wind turbines Nordex N90 of the 2.5 MW output, 90 m diameter and a hub height of 80 m. The six turbines have been in operation since December 2009. In 2010, the total electricity produced was 47'400 mWh. This is enough to supply 22,000 people with renewable energy and also leads to expected annual emission reductions of 36’188 t CO₂.

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Key Benefits


Decarbonises the local energy grid sustainably

Stimulates the wind power industry locally & nationally

Criteria


Proven Causality
Additionality
Permanence
Secondary Impacts