World Power Plants

Cetin Dam420 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

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.

Capacity
420 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Çetin Enerji
Location
37.9744°, 42.3772°

Turkey, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

14 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Çetin Enerji operates 1 plants totalling 420 MW

Regional density

8 plants within 100 km, 2,625 MW combined

Nearest plant: Alkumru Dam (25 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 37.974400, 42.377200
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Carbon Footprint

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

TurkeyEnergy Profile

368
Total Plants
94.5 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroNuclear
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