Analysis of Wind Energy and Environmental Potential: Ke？an Case

Increasing energy demand, limitedness of fossil fuels and adverse effects of fossil fuels necessitates the utilization of alternative energy technologies. Here the aim is to assess the sustainability of wind power to meet the domestic electricity demand. In this study, areas feasible to implement wind turbines in Turkey are evaluated according to their wind energy potential. Edirne is found to be one of the most feasible areas to implement wind turbines strategically. When the population in Ke？an (one of the most feasible areas in terms of wind speed and capacity factor in Edirne) and necessary electricity quantity are considered for the base year 2018, it is found that wind turbine with a total capacity of 19 MW can meet this demand. When projection till 2050 is performed, 165 MW capacity can meet necessary demand quantity. Additionally, CO2 emissions via electricity generation with wind and current energy mix in Turkey have been compared. %97,96 CO2 emission reduction is found with wind electricity generation. Also, there is enough wind energy potential in Ke？an to meet energy demand till 2050 and if Turkey utilizes its wind capacity to the fullest, this can contribute significantly to satisfy Turkey’s CO2 emission reduction targets