The largest in Europe .. Learn about the first power plant in Turkey
As part of its strategic plans to localize energy resources, Turkey has put into service the first hybrid power plant.
The largest in Europe .. Learn about the first power plant in Turkey
As part of its strategic plans to localize energy resources, Turkey has put into service the first hybrid power plant ، It is the largest in Europe, in the eastern province of Bingol, with a total power generation capacity of 580 MW to meet the country’s electricity needs. Which will cover 450,000 families.
In light of the growth of exports and production in various industrial fields, relying mainly on imported energy. Which Turkey is trying to resettle and change its course. Turkey continues to make huge investments in the clean and renewable energy sector to meet its growing energy needs. And switch to local renewable energy sources.
Turkey has adopted policies to encourage clean energy investments in order to reduce its dependence on imported energy resources. It is the main reason for its foreign trade deficit, and for reducing its efforts to increase the security of energy supplies.
The sector that produces electricity, thanks to Turkey’s position among the top 10 countries in the world in green energy production and technology in the past two decades.
In addition to many projects and renewable energy projects that are spread in all forms in most states of Turkey. Turkey opened the solar cell section of the Bingol plant in the east of the country last week. This made the station the first hybrid station in Turkey. The first hybrid station and the largest in Europe. Almost a year after the opening of the hydroelectric department at the same station.
The first in Turkey and therefore the largest in Europe
Last week, the largest hybrid power plant in Europe and the second in the world was opened. Which includes a hydroelectric and solar power plant with a capacity of 200,000 solar panels, in the eastern province of Bingol.
The station, that entered service as Turkey’s initial hybrid station, was completed in half dozen half dozen wherever the Kalikoy Dam and therefore the electricity station were engineered, that entered service a couple of year agone.
The hybrid plant is currently capable of producing approximately 500 megawatts of combined power in the facility’s hydroelectric power station section. And about 80 megawatts in the solar power plant Which can meet the electricity needs of 450,000 families.
It is noteworthy that the total installed electric power obtained from renewable sources throughout Turkey is about 52,688 megawatts. It is followed by hydroelectric power stations, with a total production capacity of 31,447 megawatts. It is followed by wind with 10,167 MW and solar energy with 7,534 MW. In this way. Turkey ranks fifth in Europe and 12th in the world in terms of total renewable energy.
What are hybrid power plants?
Hybrid power plants refer to power conversion facilities that consist of multiple units to generate electrical power from multiple sources. Whether they are clean, renewable, natural or fossil.
These units may also include various storage systems and other systems that efficiently combine renewable energy sources and fossil fuels.
Hybrid plants that produce electricity or hydrogen include wind turbines, solar photovoltaic cells, and hydroelectric power plants. and geothermal power plants, biomass power plants, natural gas, coal and nuclear power. Hybrid systems also provide a high level of energy security through a range of production methods.
Hybrid power plants often contain clean, renewable energy components such as solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbines. Parallel to second generation or storage source such as diesel generator set, thermal power generators or even battery storage systems.
A major investment in the Turkish renewable energy sector
The renewable energy sector in Turkey has been one of the most important centers of attraction for domestic and foreign investments in recent years. This is due to the large number of support and incentives provided by the government for the advancement of this sector, which is one of the most important sectors. Resources that Turkey has to increase its energy security and reduce its dependence on foreign imports of fossil energy.
As a result of Ankara’s active and continuous efforts, the renewable energy sector has witnessed a steady increase in the volume of energy investments across the country.
Turkey continues to develop its capabilities in the field of clean and renewable energy through its efforts to expand its reach in various sectors.
Renewable energy has become the source of nearly 53% of the country’s installed electricity capacity. Ankara wants to increase its renewable energy generation capacity to 66.8 gigawatts. And to be among the top five European countries by increasing its clean energy production capacity by 22.2 gigawatts by 2025.
According to the research published by the “Financial Times” (FDI) magazine, Turkey ranked seventh in the list of countries most attractive to invest in renewable energy sectors in Europe, with the number of clean energy projects through foreign direct investment reaching 19 projects.
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