Cetin Dam— 420 MW Hydroelectric
Çetin Dam is an essential hydroelectric power plant situated in Turkey at coordinates 37.9744 latitude and 42.3772 longitude. Commissioned in 2012, this facility boasts a generation capacity of 420 MW, making it a crucial contributor to Turkey's renewable energy landscape. Utilizing the run-of-river hydroelectric generation technology, Çetin Dam harnesses the natural flow of water to produce electricity, thereby minimizing environmental impact while maximizing energy output. The plant not only strengthens the local grid but also aligns with Turkey's renewable energy targets, which emphasize the transition towards sustainable energy sources. As part of the national strategy to diversify energy resources, Çetin Dam exemplifies how hydroelectric facilities can play a pivotal role in achieving energy independence and sustainability in the region.
14 years old
Turkey, Asia
- 66. largest of 368 plants in Turkey
- #5,096 worldwide by installed capacity
- #832 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.44% of the installed capacity of Turkey
14 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Çetin Enerji operates 1 plants totalling 420 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 2,625 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Cetin Dam is a hydro power plant producing approximately 1472 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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