Türkiye

Sir Dam — 284 MW Hydroelectric

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Sir Dam is a 284 MW hydro power plant located in Turkey. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
284 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1991

Year online

Owner
DSI

Operator

Location
37.50, 36.60

Coordinates

Insights

#88
largest in %s
#1,164
largest %s worldwide
#6,319
largest worldwide
1991
%d yrs newer than avg
3
operated by %s
25
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
284 MW
Commissioned
1991
Status
Operational
Owner
DSI
Country
Türkiye
Coordinates
37.501, 36.596
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
23,841 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
1.9M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

5,183
cars / year
3,179
homes / year
1.1M
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

Sır Dam is a significant hydroelectric power generation facility located in Turkey, contributing to the country’s renewable energy landscape. Commissioned in 1991, this power plant boasts a capacity of 283.5 MW, playing a pivotal role in meeting the energy demands of the region. Positioned at coordinates 37.5010, 36.5960, Sır Dam harnesses the potential of the river, utilizing its flow to generate clean electricity through its hydroelectric technology. The facility employs a dam-based system, which is instrumental in managing water resources while generating sustainable energy. With Turkey aiming to increase its share of renewable energy in the national grid, Sır Dam aligns with the country’s energy policies promoting hydroelectric generation. This facility not only supports the local grid but also plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security. As Turkey continues to transition towards more sustainable energy sources, Sır Dam remains a cornerstone of its hydroelectric capacity, helping to stabilize and diversify the energy mix.

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