Efeler is a 114 MW geothermal power plant located in Aydın Province, Turkey, operated by Güriş Holding. The facility generates electricity using geothermal energy resources, contributing to Turkey's geothermal capacity. It is the largest geothermal plant in Turkey. With a capacity of 114 MW, it accounts for 21.34% of Turkey's total geothermal capacity of 534 MW. Turkey has 13 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 534 MW. Compared to the largest geothermal plant, Efeler at 114 MW, it is equal in size. Geothermal energy is a growing sector in Turkey's energy mix, providing a renewable source of electricity. The Aegean region, where Efeler is located, is known for its geothermal resources due to tectonic activity. The plant is situated approximately 100 km south of Izmir, a major city in the region.
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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