Yalnız A is an 8 MW solar power plant in Turkey, operational since its commissioning year is not specified. It contributes to Turkey's renewable energy sector with solar energy. Ranked #33 of 70 solar plants in Turkey. This plant's 8 MW represents 0.4% of Turkey's total solar capacity of 1,995 MW. The largest solar plant in Turkey is Karapınar Photovoltaic Power Station at 1,300 MW, making Yalnız A 162.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Karakaya Dam (1,800 MW, Hydro), Keban Dam (1,330 MW, Hydro), and Uzunçayır Dam (81.99 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Elazığ Province, approximately 60 km from the city of Elazığ.
7 years old
Turkey, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Yalnız A is a solar power plant producing approximately 13 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Turkey- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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