The Marmara Region leads Türkiye in pre-licensed energy-storage wind power projects with a total capacity of 11.5 gigawatts (GW), or 11,543 megawatts (MW), according to the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TWEA).
Data from the Türkiye Wind Energy Statistics Report show that projects entering the pre-license phase in 2022 and 2023 are concentrated in certain regions, while also reflecting broader nationwide development.
Energy-storage wind power plants enhance supply security by delivering electricity to the grid even when wind generation is low, supported by battery systems. They also help reduce dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to Türkiye’s energy and climate targets.
As pre-licensed projects move toward completion, the phased installation of on-site energy storage systems is becoming increasingly important to enable the electricity grid to accommodate a growing share of renewable generation.
- Tekirdag leads at provincial level
According to the report, the Marmara Region is followed by Mediterranean Region with 2,208 MW, Central Anatolia with 1,854 MW, Black Sea Region with 1,278.7 MW and Aegean Region with 1,184 MW capacity.
Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia rank sixth and seventh with 469.84 MW and 445.8 MW, respectively.
As of January 2026, the top five provinces by pre-licensed energy-storage wind capacity are Tekirdag with 4,863 MW, Kirklareli with 2,663.75 MW, Edirne with 2,456.5 MW, Antalya with 897.08 MW and Eskisehir with 537.3 MW.
- Energy-storage wind plants to strengthen power supply
Commenting on the report, Turkish Wind Energy Association Chairman İbrahim Erden said the distribution indicates that energy-storage wind projects will primarily be commissioned in Western Anatolia and the Marmara Region in the short term.
Erden said project development is also gaining momentum in Central and Eastern Anatolia, adding that energy storage systems are essential to help the power grid absorb rising renewable output.
Storage will improve wind power integration, manage production swings and boost system flexibility, supporting a more balanced and sustainable national energy supply, he said.
By Gulsen Cagatay
Anadolu Agency
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