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.
16 years old
Turkey, Asia
- 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
16 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Çelİkler Orhanelİ Tunçbİlek Elektrİk Üretİm Anonİm Şİrketİ operates 2 plants totalling 575 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 6,234 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
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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