Aslantaş Hidroelektrik Santrali— 138 MW Hydroelectric
Aslantaş Hidroelektrik Santrali, with its impressive capacity of 138 MW, ranks as the 43rd largest hydroelectric plant among Turkey's 139 facilities, representing a 0.15% share of the nation's total energy capacity. Operated by EÜAŞ, this power generation facility was commissioned to harness the abundant water resources of the region, employing state-of-the-art hydro technology that maximizes efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Located in close proximity to a cluster of other energy plants, including the massive İSKEN Sugözü Termik Santrali and the Berke Dam, which boasts a capacity of 510 MW, Aslantaş plays a crucial role in the local energy grid. The dominance of gas as the primary fuel type in Turkey's energy profile, which consists of 368 plants and a total capacity of 94,534 MW, highlights the importance of hydropower facilities like Aslantaş in diversifying the energy mix. With the country's reliance on gas and coal, the contribution of hydroelectric power is increasingly significant, not only for sustainability but also for energy security. Aslantaş's operational capacity positions it above the national average, which underscores its critical role in Turkey's efforts to transition towards a more balanced energy landscape. Looking ahead, Aslantaş Hidroelektrik Santrali is poised to significantly impact Turkey's renewable energy goals, ensuring that hydropower continues to be a pivotal element of the nation's strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy independence.
16 years old
Turkey, Asia
- 126. largest of 368 plants in Turkey
- #8,776 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,877 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.15% of the installed capacity of Turkey
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EÜAŞ operates 32 plants totalling 13,174 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 10,629 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Aslantaş Hidroelektrik Santrali is a hydro power plant producing approximately 484 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Turkey- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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