Türkiye’s wind capacity could cut gas imports by $4 billion a year

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  Türkiye’s wind power capacity of more than 16 gigawatts could reduce annual natural gas import costs by nearly $4 billion at current energy prices, an industry association chairman said.

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  İbrahim Erden said each 1,000 megawatts of installed wind capacity could cut gas import costs by about $250 million a year.

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  Renewable sources generated more than 40% of Türkiye’s electricity in recent years and over 60% in the first eight months of this year.

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  Türkiye’s 2035 target for combined wind and solar capacity is 120 gigawatts, while TÜREB aims for wind to account for 48 gigawatts.

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  Erden said reaching the wind target could raise annual gas import savings to about $10 billion to $12 billion under current price and production assumptions.

Who

İbrahim Erden, chairman of the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB).

What

He said Türkiye’s current wind capacity could save nearly $4 billion a year in natural gas imports at current energy prices.

When

The reports were published on October 12 and 13, 2026.

Where

Türkiye.

Why

Wind power can reduce reliance on imported natural gas; Erden said each 1,000 megawatts of installed wind capacity could lower annual import costs by about $250 million.

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