Türkiye's Wind Power Capacity Could Cut Natural Gas Import Bill by $4 Billion

A senior industry executive stated that Türkiye could reduce its annual natural gas import bill by about $4 billion using its wind power capacity, which exceeds 16 gigawatts. This calculation is based on current energy prices, with every 1,000 megawatts of installed wind capacity potentially reducing natural gas import costs by around $250 million annually. As of the end of October, the country's onshore wind power capacity reached 15.9 GW.

The expansion of wind energy is viewed as a strategic advantage for energy security, as wind power does not rely on imported fuels or critical transit routes. Türkiye has generated more than 40% of its electricity from renewable sources in recent years, with that share exceeding 60% during the January-August period.