Kizildere 2 is an 80 MW geothermal power plant in Turkey, operated by Zorlu Enerji since 2013. Ranked #2 of 13 geothermal plants in Turkey. Its 80 MW represents 14.97% of Turkey's total geothermal capacity of 534 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Turkey is Efeler at 114 MW, making Kizildere 2 1.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Pamukören (68 MW, Geothermal) and two hydro plants, Adıgüzel Barajı ve Hidroelektrik Santrali and Adıgüzel Dam, both at 62 MW. The facility is located in Turkey's Aydın Province, approximately 100 km from the city 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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