Türkiye

Yunus Emre Power Station — 290 MW Coal

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Yunus Emre Power Station is a 290 MW coal power plant located in Turkey. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
290 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2012

Year online

Owner
Zorlu Energy

Operator

Location
39.99, 31.64

Coordinates

Insights

#86
largest in Turkey
#1,908
largest Coal worldwide
#6,243
largest worldwide
2012
15 yrs newer than avg
15
operated by Zorlu Energy
12
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Coal
Capacity
290 MW
Commissioned
2012
Status
Operational
Owner
Zorlu Energy
Country
Türkiye
Coordinates
39.985, 31.636
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
1,145,720 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
45,828,816 t

over ~40 yrs

Intensity
820 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

249,070
cars / year
152,763
homes / year
52,078,200
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Yunus Emre Power Station is a significant coal-fired power generation facility located in Turkey, with a capacity of 290 MW. This power plant plays a crucial role in the country’s energy landscape, contributing to Turkey’s electricity generation and supporting the national grid’s stability. Situated at coordinates 39.9850, 31.6361, Yunus Emre is strategically located to serve industrial and residential energy demands in the region. The facility utilizes advanced coal technology, designed to optimize performance and efficiency while adhering to environmental standards. As Turkey continues to develop its energy sector, the Yunus Emre Power Station serves as a vital component in meeting the country’s growing energy needs. The operational context of this power plant reflects Turkey’s larger energy policy framework, which aims to diversify its energy sources while ensuring reliable electricity supply. The coal technology utilized enables the facility to provide consistent base-load power, making it an essential asset in the national energy mix. With a capacity of 290 MW, the Yunus Emre Power Station supports economic growth and development within the region by ensuring that energy demands are met effectively and sustainably.

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