en.Wedoany.com Reported - ENERCON and Turkish ATES Wind Power have signed a production agreement to manufacture generators and hybrid steel towers for its flagship wind turbine model locally, expected to create 300 new jobs. Under the agreement, ATES Wind Power will produce generator components for ENERCON's most powerful and highest-output wind power turbine models for Turkish projects at its factory in Aliaga, Izmir Province. At the same time, the existing cooperation on steel components will be expanded, with the factory in Bergama, Izmir Province, set to manufacture steel towers from ENERCON's hybrid steel tower (HST) product portfolio for Turkish and European projects. These towers are used for the E-175 EP5 E2 model. The existing production cooperation with ATES Celik will be extended to include these towers.
Heiko Juritz, Chief Operating Officer of ENERCON, stated at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ankara that the production cooperation with ATES is a concrete example of successful German-Turkish collaboration. The joint initiative will further enhance local industrial expertise, deepen bilateral cooperation, and contribute to Turkey's long-term energy transition goals. For ENERCON, this cooperation also makes the supply chain more resilient, particularly in tower components. Mahmut Güldogan, Vice President of ATES Wind Power, added that the partnership, spanning over 13 years, has evolved into a strategic alliance and continues to create value for the broader wind energy ecosystem. ATES Wind Power will expand its production capacity to include the manufacturing of generator components and hybrid steel towers within the E-175 EP5 E2 platform, while also contributing to the adjustment and further development of ENERCON's blade production operations in Bergama.
Through this localization initiative, ENERCON meets the local content requirements for participating in Turkey's tender system. According to regulations, a certain percentage of wind turbine components must be manufactured domestically. Heiko Juritz noted that producing rotor blades and generators in Bergama provides a solid foundation for customers to participate in government tenders using the E-175 EP5 E2. Generator production is scheduled to start at ATES in the fourth quarter of 2026. The first HST towers manufactured in Turkey have already begun delivery.
The E-175 EP5 E2 is ENERCON's new flagship model, with a rated power of 7.0 megawatts and a rotor diameter of 175 meters, making it one of Europe's highest-output onshore wind turbines. This model is a core pillar of the company's market strategy and forms the basis of ENERCON's product portfolio supporting customers. The international rollout is proceeding in full swing. ENERCON has recently signed supply contracts totaling over 300 megawatts with Turkish customers and others. Heiko Juritz pointed out that Turkey remains one of ENERCON's most important key international markets, and by investing in the production of E-175 EP5 E2 components, the company reaffirms its long-term commitment to the region.
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