Yamula Dam and Hydroelectric Plant— 104 MW Hydroelectric
Yamula Dam and Hydroelectric Plant is a 104 MW hydroelectric facility located in Turkey, commissioned in 2000. The plant utilizes water flow to generate electricity, contributing to Turkey's renewable energy resources. It ranks as the 56th largest hydro plant in Turkey. With a capacity of 104 MW, it represents 0.45% of Turkey's total hydro capacity of 22,862 MW. Turkey has 139 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 22,862 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in Turkey, Atatürk Dam at 2,400 MW, Yamula is approximately 1/23 the size. Hydropower is a significant source of energy in Turkey, accounting for about 24% of the total electricity generation. The country's diverse topography and river systems facilitate the development of hydroelectric plants. The facility is located in the Central Anatolia region, approximately 150 km southeast of Ankara.
26 years old
Turkey, Asia
- 141. largest of 368 plants in Turkey
- #9,846 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,249 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.11% of the installed capacity of Turkey
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Electricity Generation Company of Turkey (EÜAŞ) operates 1 plants totalling 104 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 153 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Yamula Dam and Hydroelectric Plant is a hydro power plant producing approximately 364 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Turkey- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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