The World of Wind Power – The WWEApodcast

Strategically positioned between Europe and Asia, Turkey has emerged as one of the Mediterranean region’s leading wind power markets. Driven by a growing population and a rapidly expanding economy, the country is accelerating domestic energy production – with wind power playing a central role in this transformation. Today, Turkey stands out as one of Europe’s most dynamic wind energy markets. In this episode, Ibrahim Erden, Chairman of the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB), shares insights into the evolution of Turkey’s wind industry – from its early development to its current achievements and future ambitions. He discusses Turkey’s growing importance as both an attractive destination for wind farm investment and a manufacturing hub across the wind energy supply chain. Where do the greatest opportunities lie? And what challenges must still be addressed to unlock the country’s full wind power potential?

Kazakhstan is widely known for its vast fossil and mineral resources, but the country is increasingly turning toward renewable energy – especially wind power. In this episode of the WWEApodcast, we explore the current state and future prospects of wind energy in Kazakhstan. Our guest Arman Kashinbekov is CEO of the Association of Renewable Energy of Kazakhstan, shares insights into Kazakhstan’s energy transformation, the role of AREK, and the development of wind power from early beginnings to today’s rapidly evolving market. We discuss key market players, investment opportunities, remaining challenges, and the country’s long-term renewable energy ambitions. This episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in emerging wind energy markets in Central Asia.

China has become the global leader in wind power, developing the world’s largest wind energy fleet within just two decades. At the 22nd World Wind Energy Conference (WWEC), delegates from 26 countries reviewed these achievements and discussed current challenges, with a strong focus on strengthening international collaboration to accelerate global wind power deployment. In this episode, Qin Haiyan, Secretary General of the Chinese Wind Energy Association and Vice President of the WWEA, outlines key milestones of China’s wind industry and highlights major outcomes of WWEC2025, including the Global Wind Power Development Dialogue, the World Wind Energy Academy, the importance of good community engagement and China’s role in global wind power supply chains.

Argentina has some of the largest wind resources in the world, but only a small proportion of these are currently being used to generate electricity. Alongside other resources, the country has an abundance of renewable energy. Despite going through difficult economic times, Argentina has the potential not only to cover its own energy needs with domestic renewable energy, but also to start exporting hydrogen-based commodities and other energy intensive products. Alejandro Gesino, the recently elected President of ALTEA (the Argentine Alliance for the Energy Transition), formerly the Argentine Wind Energy Association, explains the current status of the Argentinian wind power market, the barriers, and how demand for cheap electricity is driving new investment.