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Yunus Emre Power Station290 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

The Yunus Emre Power Station is a significant coal-fired power generation facility located in Turkey, with a capacity of 290 MW. This power plant plays a crucial role in the country's energy landscape, contributing to Turkey's electricity generation and supporting the national grid's stability. Situated at coordinates 39.9850, 31.6361, Yunus Emre is strategically located to serve industrial and residential energy demands in the region. The facility utilizes advanced coal technology, designed to optimize performance and efficiency while adhering to environmental standards. As Turkey continues to develop its energy sector, the Yunus Emre Power Station serves as a vital component in meeting the country’s growing energy needs. The operational context of this power plant reflects Turkey's larger energy policy framework, which aims to diversify its energy sources while ensuring reliable electricity supply. The coal technology utilized enables the facility to provide consistent base-load power, making it an essential asset in the national energy mix. With a capacity of 290 MW, the Yunus Emre Power Station supports economic growth and development within the region by ensuring that energy demands are met effectively and sustainably.

Capacity
290 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Zorlu Energy
Location
39.9850°, 31.6361°

Turkey, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 86. largest of 368 plants in Turkey
  • #6,243 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,908 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.31% of the installed capacity of Turkey
Age & fleet comparison

14 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Zorlu Energy operates 15 plants totalling 2,460 MW

Regional density

12 plants within 100 km, 4,622 MW combined

Nearest plant: Kargı Dam (9.1 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 39.985000, 31.636111
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.15 Mt
1397 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
16.04 Mt
Over 14 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2052
26 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
249.1K
cars per year
152.8K
homes per year
52.1M
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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