What is the purpose of the building built in Turkey’s only desert region?

Located in Karapınar district of Konya Karapınar Solar Power Plant (SPP), As one of the largest solar power plants not only in Turkey but also in Europe and one of the few in the world, it begins a new era in the energy sector.

In this period when the need for renewable energy resources increases day by day, the commissioning of Karapınar SPP is Turkey’s On the way to reduce dependence on foreign energy It is seen as a giant step forward.

Work started in January 2020.

Approximately On an area of ​​20 million square meters The built Karapınar Solar Power Plant has the capacity to increase Turkey’s installed solar energy capacity by 20% alone when commissioned at full capacity.

The project has been implemented with a world-class sustainability approach and is supported by the UK government on a global scale. with the highest sustainability financing is supported.

Approximately 80% produced with domestic resources Using 3.5 million photovoltaic panels The built Karapınar Solar Power Plant has the capacity to produce approximately 3 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.

This figure is enough to meet the electricity needs of a city with a population of 2 million.

Also used in the project east/west axis solar tracking system Thanks to this, 15% more efficient electricity production is achieved compared to fixed angle panels. The power plant will contribute to the annual foreign exchange exchange of 450 million dollars with the electricity produced and will meet the domestic electricity needs of 2 million people.

SPP, 2 million tons fossil fuel savings and will make a significant contribution to environmental sustainability with the corresponding carbon emission reduction.

It aims to contribute to Turkey’s growth and development goals in the field of renewable energy.

During the installation and operational phase of the power plant, approximately Direct employment was provided to 1,000 people. 80% of the panels used are domestic production, so we can say that the project also develops the domestic industry.

The commissioning of this major project will not only increase the economic activity in the region but also contribute to Turkey’s renewable energy investments. independence and localization rate in the energy sector also raises it.

We hope that we will continue to undertake such big projects in the coming days. We will be waiting for your thoughts on this subject.

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