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4.6. Wind

According to the Wind Energy Potential Atlas of Türkiye (REPA), the wind energy potential of
Türkiye can reach up to 150,000 MW thanks to the developments in wind turbine technologies.

Between 2017 and 2023, YEKA tenders were held for wind power plants with a total capacity of
2,850 MWe. With the wind power plants established as a result of these tenders, it is aimed to
meet a significant portion of Türkiye’s energy needs and accelerate the transition to renewable
energy. By encouraging the use of domestically produced wind turbines, it was aimed to create
an important technology development and production base in Türkiye in this field.

4.7. Biomass

Biomass is considered as the total mass originating from living organisms. Türkiye offers vari-
ous alternatives in terms of biomass resources. The Biomass Energy Potential Atlas of Türkiye
(BEPA) prepared by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) provides a database
for biomass resources in Türkiye. BEPA can be accessed from the website of MENR at https://
bepa.enerji.gov.tr. As of the end of 2022, the installed capacity of biomass (including waste heat)
sourced electricity reached 2,309 MW and 9,454 GWh of biomass sourced electricity was gene-
rated as of the end of 2022.

In addition to analysing different biomass sources in different provinces and districts, BEPA also
provides data for technology selection according to biomass source in energy production. The
development of agricultural-based BEPA based on geographical information system by the Mi-
nistry of Agriculture and Forestry continues with the support of the Ministry of Energy and Na-
tural Resources.

Map 4 Türkiye Biomass Energy Potential Atlas (BEPA) https://bepa.enerji.gov.tr

4.8. Mines

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In terms of mineral diversity and reserves, Türkiye ranks 28 in total mineral production and 10
in terms of the variety of minerals produced among the 132 countries mentioned in mining in
the world.

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