Pamukören is a 68 MW geothermal power plant in Turkey, operated by Çelikler Enerji since 2014. Ranked #3 of 13 geothermal plants in Turkey. Its 68 MW represents 12.73% of Turkey's total geothermal capacity of 534 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Turkey is Efeler at 114 MW, making Pamukören 1.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kizildere 2 (80 MW, Geothermal) and Kemer Barajı ve Hidroelektrik Santrali (48 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Turkey's Aegean region, approximately 150 km from the city of Izmir.
12 years old
Turkey, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Pamukören is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 477 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~38 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Turkey- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Understanding Geothermal Power Generation: An Overview
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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