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RES and Artıbir Enerji Open a New Chapter in Türkiye’s Wind Energy Sector

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  • Türkiye’s first international and independent long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) contract signed.

Artıbir Enerji, a Turkish renewable energy company and RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, have signed Türkiye’s first long-term international and independent wind turbine operation and maintenance (O&M) contract.

The agreement covers Artıbir Enerji’s Yeniköy and Yılmaz wind farms, located in Canakkale and Izmir, with a total of 8 Siemens-Gamesa SG132 3.75 MW turbines (30 MW capacity).

This pioneering deal marks a turning point for Türkiye’s wind sector, setting a new benchmark for asset management and boosting investor confidence.

RES will deliver scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and 24/7 remote control services. It will also provide support for main components such as blades, gearboxes, and generators, as well as procurement support for spare parts when needed.

Geert Dooms, General Manager of RES Türkiye, said: “This agreement represents RES’s first services contract in Türkiye and introduces a new independent model for long-term turbine maintenance. By bringing our global know-how into Türkiye’s growing renewables market, we are creating a trusted blueprint for the sector and unlocking new value for investors.”

Güray Erol, General Manager of Artıbir Enerji, said: “This agreement with RES not only secures the operation and maintenance of our wind farms but also opens a new chapter for Türkiye’s renewable energy sector. By requesting the flow of internationally accumulated expertise and targeting to increase our availability rates, we aim to deliver more efficient and reliable clean energy for Türkiye’s growing demand. Combining our local strength with RES’s global expertise, we are proud to enhance our contribution to Türkiye’s clean energy transition.”

About Artıbir Enerji
Artıbir Enerji owns and operates three wind farms and one solar power plant in Türkiye with a total installed capacity of 115 MW. As developer, investor, operator and trader; Artıbir will continue to invest on further renewable capacities via extensions and new projects. Guided by its sustainability vision, the company is committed to expanding clean, reliable, and environmentally friendly energy production to support Türkiye’s and regions’ renewable energy transition. For more information: www.artibirenerji.com.tr

About RES

RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution.  An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 28GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 26GW of new capacity online in the next five years. 

As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 45GW of renewable assets.  RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy. 

RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied. Visit: www.res-group.com

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Rory Brown

RES Press Office

+44 7436 144 750

rory.brown@res-group.com

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