Thursday, May 30, 2013

New EBRD-financedTurkish wind farm to boost electricity generated by wind by 8 per cent

New EBRD-financedTurkish wind farm to boost electricity generated by wind by 8 per cent

Balkans.com Business News Correspondent - 30.05.2013

Turkey’s energy conundrum goes like this: How do you satisfy a rapidly-growing demand for electricity without increasing your reliance on expensive energy imports or putting an excessive burden on the environment?

A windswept corner of rural western Turkey holds part of the answer. Fifty-two wind turbines strung along a series of hilltops close to the city of Balikesir constitute the biggest wind farm in the country.

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