Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to develop 3,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity in Türkiye, advancing the second phase of their renewable energy partnership.
The agreement was signed on November 10 in Antalya on the sidelines of the COP31 climate conference. Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the memorandum in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The agreement builds on an intergovernmental deal signed in Riyadh on February 3, 2026, which provides for the development of 5,000 MW of renewable energy projects in Türkiye by Saudi investment company ACWA Power.
The first phase covers 2,000 MW of solar power capacity through projects in the provinces of Sivas and Karaman. The second phase adds 3,000 MW, primarily through wind power plants.
The planned wind projects will be supported by high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission infrastructure and battery energy storage systems. These facilities are intended to strengthen electricity transmission and improve the flexibility of Türkiye’s power grid.
Türkiye’s energy ministry said progress had been made on the first-phase solar projects, while preparations for the additional capacity had advanced.
The partnership forms part of Türkiye’s efforts to expand renewable energy generation and diversify its electricity supply. The country is seeking to increase domestic wind and solar capacity as electricity demand rises.
The agreement also deepens energy and investment cooperation between Ankara and Riyadh. Details of the wind project locations, construction schedules and total investment for the second phase have not yet been announced.
