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Yunus Emre Termik Santrali145 MW Coal

Coal

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.

Capacity
145 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
Naskan Energy
Location
39.9839°, 31.6349°

Turkey, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 39.983900, 31.634900
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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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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.

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