Dora 3 is a 34 MW geothermal power plant in Turkey, operated by MB Holding and commissioned in 2013. Ranked #7 of 13 geothermal plants in Turkey, Dora 3 represents 6.36% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 534 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Turkey is Efeler at 114 MW, making Dora 3 3.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Efeler (114 MW, Geothermal), Galip Hoca Germencik Jeotermal Enerji Santrali (47.4 MW, Geothermal), and Çine Dam (47 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Aydın Province, approximately 120 km south of Izmir.
13 years old
Turkey, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Turkey- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Geothermal power generation harnesses the Earth's internal heat to produce electricity. This renewable energy source exploits the thermal energy stored beneath the Earth's crust, which can be accessed through geothermal power plants. These plants typically utilize steam or hot water from geothermal reservoirs to drive turbines that generate electricity. The process begins by drilling wells into geothermal reservoirs, often located in tectonically active regions, where the temperature gradient is favorable for energy extraction. The steam or hot water extracted is then channeled to turbines, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy, which is subsequently transformed into electrical energy by generators.
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