Electricity consumption in Turkey is rising at between 8 and 10 per cent a year, and is expected to increase at much the same rate for at least the next two decades – creating a big headache for officials. Current estimates predict that, with demand rising faster than the pace at which power plants are being constructed, the country could face a power shortage.

As it strives to tap all possible resources to meet demand and ensure there is no future crisis, Turkey is embarking on an ambitious plan, overseen by the energy ministry, to make use of its abundant wind resources. If the proposals are fully realised, this will make Turkey home to one of the biggest wind-power sectors in the world.