Yunus Emre Termik Santrali is a 145 MW coal-fired power plant located in Turkey, operated by Naskan Energy. The plant was commissioned in 2011 and adds to Turkey's coal generation capacity. It ranks as the 38th largest coal plant in Turkey, which has a total of 42 coal facilities with a combined capacity of 27,201 MW. Yunus Emre accounts for about 0.53% of Turkey's total coal generation capacity. The largest coal plant in Turkey, Afşin Elbistan Termik Santrali, has a capacity of 2,795 MW, making Yunus Emre approximately 5.2% of its size. Coal remains a significant source of energy in Turkey, contributing to the overall energy mix. The country relies heavily on coal for electricity generation, with ongoing efforts to balance energy sources. The plant is situated approximately 200 km east of Ankara in the central Anatolia region.
12 years old
Turkey, Asia
- 125. largest of 368 plants in Turkey
- #8,599 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,254 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.15% of the installed capacity of Turkey
12 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Naskan Energy operates 1 plants totalling 145 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 4,767 MW combined
Source: Enerji Atlasi
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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