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The Rotor Elektrik Uretim Osmaniye Wind Farm consists of 54 wind turbines located between Bahce and Hasanbeyli towns in the Osmaniye Province in Turkey. Historically, Turkey has been reliant on coal generated electricity, and this renewable energy project is expected to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by an estimated 300,000 tons/year.
In addition, the project also contributes to sustainable development, through creating employment opportunities in the area where the project is located, and training and hiring staff locally when possible.
Turkey is a newcomer to the renewable energy market, and the sector received an important boost in 2005 when the government passed a law on electrical energy generation using renewable energy resources, and established a seven-year government tariff support of "clean" electricity. Southern Turkey's climate and geography is perfect for wind and solar, and some day 10-20% of the country's energy could be supplied by these renewables.
Turkey did not sign the Kyoto Protocol limiting greenhouse gas emissions, and consequently emissions have grown at an alarming rate in the last decade. 80% of Turkish citizens support action on climate change, and supporting and subsidizing renewable energy in Turkey can have a significant impact on reducing carbon and giving the country a foothold in clean development.