70 million euros equity investment from Nordex to Türkiye

In his evaluation to the AA correspondent within the scope of WindEnergy Hamburg, Özatay said that Nordex increased its investments in Türkiye within the framework of sustainable production and predictable market conditions.

Pointing out that they made a significant technology investment in Türkiye's wind energy sector this year, Özatay said, "We invested 70 million euros in 2026. We made this investment entirely with our own resources. We have not used any loans and have not received investment incentives to date. However, we will also apply for investment incentives in the future and increase investments even further." he said.

Özatay stated that they aim to increase production and employment capacity thanks to the two factories in Izmir and said, "Production has started in the newly opened turbine factory in Menemen. We will produce 400 turbines per year. We have hired 820 people there so far. Our goal by the end of the year is to reach employment of 1600 people. We are currently working in 3 shifts. Our production continues without slowing down." he said.

Explaining that the preparations for the second factory in Aliağa are continuing, Özatay stated that the building work of the 80 thousand square meter facility has been completed and the production process will begin in the factory with the placement of the equipment.

Özatay pointed out the importance of renewable energy tenders for the continuity of investments in Türkiye and stated that especially the Renewable Energy Resource Area (YEKA) project and the Renewable Energy Resources Support Mechanism (YEKDEM) provide long-term predictability to investors.

Stating that there is a significant project stock in terms of storage wind energy projects in Türkiye recently, Özatay said that domestic component production will be encouraged by improving the current conditions.

Annual product and equipment supply reaches 1 billion euros

Özatay stated that Nordex has 1200 operating turbines in Türkiye, and the total Nordex turbine capacity in wind projects under construction has reached 2,700 megawatts.

Stating that the company's total wind turbine installed capacity in Türkiye is 5 thousand 600 megawatts, Özatay stated that the total contract size reached 8 thousand 500 megawatts.

Özatay noted the following regarding the importance of Türkiye for the company:

"Turkey is an important center not only for the domestic market but also for Nordex's global supply chain. The company's annual product and equipment supply from Türkiye has reached 1 billion euros. Approximately 300 companies in Türkiye produce the equipment used in wind turbines. Nordex alone purchases a significant part of this production volume. We purchase 60 to 70 percent of the products produced in the Turkish wind market. We do not only use it in Türkiye, we also export it. In October, 1500 megawatts of onshore wind "We plan to enter the YEKA tender based on energy and we aim to get a significant share from there."

Stating that they are continuing their preparations as a company within the scope of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to be held in Antalya, Özatay said, "Increasing the renewable energy capacity in the fight against climate change is important. Nordex is holding meetings with the COP31 team. As a company, we plan to be among the companies that support the organization. As a wind turbine manufacturer, we are at the center of renewable energy. The more renewable energy capacity is created in a country, the closer that country gets to the zero emission target. Türkiye is this." "It is progressing rapidly in terms of