A Comprehensive Review of Potential Locations, Foundation Design, and Seismic Considerations for Installation of Offshore Wind Farms in Türkiye
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2026
Yazarlar: Hasan Emre Demirci, Ömür Tekince, Alper SEZER, Subhamoy Bhattacharya
IET Renewable Power Generation, Uluslararası, Wos, 2026, cilt 20
DOI: 10.1049/rpg2.70241
Özet
ABSTRACT Offshore wind power technology presents a viable solution to address significant challenges related to energy and climate change. Moreover, it has the potential to stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities. Considering Türkiye's favourable geographical location and extensive coastline, the integration of offshore wind power stands as a pivotal factor in helping the country attain its energy targets from 2035 to 2053. There are currently no installed offshore wind turbines (OWTs) in Türkiye; however, the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has delineated three development zones in the Sea of Marmara for the installation of OWTs. With the commencement of developments in these specified areas, strategic plans aim to increase the installed capacity of OWTs. This study is an attempt to evaluate possible and plausible locations of wind turbine installation within Turkish maritime boundaries, which are estimated to have a high potential for offshore wind energy. Moreover, types of foundations supporting OWTs along with their associated design criteria are enlisted. Considering Türkiye's position in a seismically active region, an overview of seismic hazards is summarized, and the impact of relevant seismic hazards on foundations is discussed. It should be emphasized that, despite the drawbacks due to tourism and international seaborne traffic, Türkiye, having a population more than 85 million, has a great wind energy potential, which needs extensive and meticulous assessment for a sustainable future.