The İzmir Historical Electricity Power Plant is a key infrastructure asset in Turkey's power generation grid, located on the continent of Asia. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing coal energy resources to generate bulk electricity. The plant's operating entity is not publicly declared in national utility registries. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1928, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Turkey, İzmir Historical Electricity Power Plant occupies the #44 position among all operational coal power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Turkey's total installed coal generating capacity, which currently stands at 27,361 MW. The largest operational coal installation in Turkey is the Afşin Elbistan Termik Santrali with an output of 2,795 MW, making the İzmir Historical Electricity Power Plant approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Turkey's aggregate generation capacity of 94,534 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of coal power plants (modeled at 55% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Turkey consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 38.4397° latitude and 27.1558° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Enka İzmir Doğalgaz Santrali (gas-fired, 1520 MW), the İzdemir Enerji power station (coal-fired, 350 MW), the İzdemir power station (coal-fired, 350 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Turkey.
98 years old
Turkey, Asia
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Turkey- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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