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Wind energy in Turkey

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en_vdtNovember 1, 2011

Turkey’s economy is growing fast. The need for energy is also on the rise, and officials are worried the supply won’t meet the demand. That’s why the country is investing in wind power. Turkey's wind farms produced 1.3 gigawatts of energy at the end of 2010 alone. Now, an NGO called myclimate is helping the country make gains in clean energy. The organization purchases the emissions reduction certificates from wind farm owners, offsetting harmful greenhouse gases. The myclimate projects are certified 'Gold Standard': that means the projects have an international stamp of approval.

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