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Tunçbilek Termik Santralı365 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

Tunçbilek Termik Santralı is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Turkey, with a generation capacity of 365 MW. Operated by Çelİkler Orhanelİ Tunçbİlek Elektrİk Üretİm Anonİm Şİrketİ, this power plant is situated at coordinates 39.6288, 29.4624. The use of coal as a fuel type places this facility within Turkey's broader energy strategy, which heavily relies on domestic coal resources to meet the electricity demands of its growing population and industrial sector. The coal technology employed in Tunçbilek allows for efficient energy generation, although it also presents challenges in terms of emissions and environmental impacts. As Turkey continues to navigate its energy policy landscape, the importance of Tunçbilek Termik Santralı is underscored by its role in ensuring energy security and reliability for the region. The facility contributes significantly to the local grid, helping to stabilize electricity supply during peak demand periods. In light of the global shift towards cleaner energy solutions, the operation of coal-fired plants like Tunçbilek is under scrutiny, yet it remains a key component of Turkey's current energy framework.

Capacity
365 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Çelİkler Orhanelİ Tunçbİlek Elektrİk Üretİm Anonİm Şİrketİ
Location
39.6288°, 29.4624°

Turkey, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 72. largest of 368 plants in Turkey
  • #5,517 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,757 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.39% of the installed capacity of Turkey
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Çelİkler Orhanelİ Tunçbİlek Elektrİk Üretİm Anonİm Şİrketİ operates 2 plants totalling 575 MW

Regional density

13 plants within 100 km, 6,234 MW combined

Nearest plant: Polat power station (2.2 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 39.628804, 29.462359
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.44 Mt
1759 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
23.07 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2050
24 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
313.5K
cars per year
192.3K
homes per year
65.5M
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
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