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Güzelöz7 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Güzelöz is a 7 MW solar power plant in Turkey, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #38 of 70 solar plants in Turkey, Güzelöz represents 0.35% of Turkey's total solar capacity of 1,995 MW. The largest solar plant in Turkey is Karapınar Photovoltaic Power Station at 1,300 MW, making Güzelöz 185.71 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kayseri OSB2 (45 MW, Solar), Derinkuyu Güneş (17 MW, Solar), and Incesu B (15 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Central Anatolia region, approximately 60 km from Kayseri.

Capacity
7 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Zorlu Energy
Location
38.3928°, 34.9755°

Turkey, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 38.392800, 34.975500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Turkey
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
TurkeyEnergy Profile
368
Total Plants
94.5 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

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