Wind energy competition for 7 areas totaling 1.500 megawatts concluded
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced the completion of the YEKA RES-2026 competitions for wind power plants. Following 29 applications from 12 companies, 7 areas in Sivas, Balıkesir, Manisa and Kütahya, with a total capacity of 1.500 megawatts, were allocated to investors. Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that the contribution fee is 75,5 million euros including VAT. YEKA refers to a renewable energy investment zone designated by the state.
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What does it mean?
Companies wanting to generate electricity from wind competed for places set aside by the state, and the winners have been determined. The winning companies can first sell their electricity freely on the market for 72 months, then for 20 years they will supply their electricity to the state grid at 3,50 euro cents per kilowatt-hour.
Who is affected?
Wind energy companies that won the competitions and users in regions that will be connected to the electricity grid.