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Kardemir Karabuk power station78 MW Coal

Coal

Kardemir Karabuk power station is a 78 MW coal power plant in Turkey, operated by an undisclosed operator. Ranked #39 of 42 coal plants in Turkey. Its 78 MW represents 0.29% of Turkey's 27,201 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Turkey is Afşin Elbistan Termik Santrali at 2,795 MW, making Kardemir Karabuk 35.8 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Eskipazar (7.6 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Karabük Province, approximately 200 km north of Ankara.

Capacity
78 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Kardemir
Location
41.1829°, 32.6306°

Turkey, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 41.182929, 32.630570
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
308.2 Kt
376 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.62 Mt
Over 15 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2051
25 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
67.0K
cars per year
41.1K
homes per year
14.0M
trees to offset

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

TurkeyEnergy Profile

368
Total Plants
94.5 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroNuclear
Top Fuels

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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