Türkiye

Cetin Dam — 420 MW Hydroelectric

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Cetin Dam is a 420 MW hydro power plant located in Turkey. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
420 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2012

Year online

Owner
Çetin Enerji

Operator

Location
37.97, 42.38

Coordinates

Insights

#66
largest in Turkey
#832
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#5,099
largest worldwide
2012
28 yrs newer than avg
1
operated by Çetin Enerji
8
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
420 MW
Commissioned
2012
Status
Operational
Owner
Çetin Enerji
Country
Türkiye
Coordinates
37.974, 42.377
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
35,320 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2,825,626 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

7,678
cars / year
4,709
homes / year
1,605,469
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

Çetin Dam is an essential hydroelectric power plant situated in Turkey at coordinates 37.9744 latitude and 42.3772 longitude. Commissioned in 2012, this facility boasts a generation capacity of 420 MW, making it a crucial contributor to Turkey’s renewable energy landscape. Utilizing the run-of-river hydroelectric generation technology, Çetin Dam harnesses the natural flow of water to produce electricity, thereby minimizing environmental impact while maximizing energy output. The plant not only strengthens the local grid but also aligns with Turkey’s renewable energy targets, which emphasize the transition towards sustainable energy sources. As part of the national strategy to diversify energy resources, Çetin Dam exemplifies how hydroelectric facilities can play a pivotal role in achieving energy independence and sustainability in the region.

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