SOLAR POWER PLANTS
We currently operate a total installed capacity of 1,350 MWp in commercial Solar Power
Plants. With the ongoing construction projects scheduled for commissioning in September
2023, December 2023, and June 2023, totaling 390 MWp, our total installed capacity will
reach 1,740 MWp.
Kalyon Karapınar SPP
The largest solar energy facility in
Türkiye and Europe, and one of the largest in the world, Kalyon Karapınar SPP features
approximately 3.5 million solar panels spanning an area of approximately 20 million
square meters, equivalent to the size of 2600 football fields, reclaiming for economic
use a previously ecologically degraded and desertified land. Construction of the plant
began in August 2020, and it reached full operational capacity in March 2023. One of the
key components of the project, photovoltaic panels, were manufactured with an 80% local
content at the Kalyon PV Solar Technologies factory in Ankara to be used in the
Karapınar YEKA-1 SPP project. The project also features a east-west axis solar tracking
system (single-axis tracker). This system increases power generation efficiency by 15%
compared to fixed angle panels.
The project, with its 1,350 MWp installed capacity, generates
nearly 3 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, providing clean energy for a city with
a population of 2 million. Furthermore, it contributes significantly to Türkiye’s solar energy
capacity, resulting in a 15% growth, while also preventing approximately 1.7 million tonnes of
carbon emissions annually.
As one of the world’s top five largest solar energy facilities, Kalyon Karapınar YEKA-1
Solar Power Plant plays a crucial role in reducing Türkiye’s energy dependence as we continue to
progress with the strength of this unique land and its people.
"Through domestic and national energy production, we contribute to our country’s
development and work towards a more sustainable world."
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Bor SPP
Bor-3 SPP entered Kalyon Enerji’s
portfolio through a competition held on March 30, 2022, under the scope of YEKA SPP-4.
Located near the Bor Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ) in the vicinity of Emen Village,
Bor-3 SPP has a capacity of 100 MWe / 130 MWp. It is an important project that is poised
to enhance Türkiye’s and Kalyon Enerji’s renewable energy
capabilities.
The installation and construction works began in
March, with a target completion date by the end of 2023. It offers significant employment
opportunities to the local community, employing approximately 400 individuals during
installation and around 30 during operation.
Upon completion, it will occupy an area of approximately 2 million square meters and
utilize a total of 325,080 bifacial solar panels produced at the Kalyon PV factory. The project
aims to generate an estimated 275,000 MWh of electricity annually, meeting the daily electricity
needs of around 75,000 households (approximately 300,000 people).
Bor Solar Power Plant helps reduce environmental footprint by preventing approximately
180,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
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Viranşehir SPP
Following the YEKA-4 Viranşehir-Erzin
competition on June 28, 2022, Kalyon Enerji was awarded the right to develop the
Viranşehir-5 SPP, Viranşehir-7 SPP, and Viranşehir-8 SPP projects, each with a capacity
of 50 MWe.
These three plants will have a final combined installed capacity
of 195 MWp, and feature 488,000 photovoltaic modules on an area of 2.7 million square meters.
The plants are scheduled to reach full capacity by 2024 with an estimated annual electricity
production of over 390,000 MWh, meeting the daily electricity needs of approximately 110,000
households (approximately 440,000 people).
This will prevent approximately 255,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. The project will play a
vital role in meeting the region’s agricultural energy needs through clean, affordable, and
domestic resources. It will also contribute to the local economy and employment opportunities.
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Gaziantep SPP
Our company plans to complete the
construction of a 65 MWp solar power plant in Gaziantep, a city of significant
historical importance, by the end of 2023. Under the scope of YEKA-3 SPP competitions,
Kalyon Enerji secured the rights to Gaziantep-1 (20 MWe), Gaziantep-2 (20 MWe), and
Gaziantep-3 (10 MWe) power plants. Suitable locations have been identified for these
three power plants, and the YEKA announcement has been published in the Official
Gazette.
The project will utilize over 165,000 highly localized PV
modules. Using a single-axis solar tracking system, the project is expected to generate
approximately 130,000 MWh of electricity annually, meeting the daily electricity needs of
approximately 40,000 households (approximately 160,000 people) and preventing approximately
100,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
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WIND POWER PLANTS
As of today, our investments in wind
energy have reached a total installed capacity of 1,220 MWe.
YEKA WPP
The “Competition for Allocation of
Renewable Energy Resource Areas and Connection Capacities for Wind Energy”, organized by
the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, was won by the YEKA WPP consortium with a
record low offer.
The project is part of the portfolio of Kalyon Enerji, which holds a 40% stake.
The tender involves 6 separate WPPs with a total capacity of 1,000
MW, all utilizing domestically manufactured wind turbines.
YEKA WPP consists of 6 separate WPPs with a combined capacity of 1,000 MW, all utilizing
domestically manufactured wind turbines. Pre-licenses for these WPPs have been obtained, and
development processes are ongoing.
PROJECT SIGNIFICANCE
- Total installed capacity: 1,000 MW
- Approximately 3.5 billion kWh of annual electricity generation
- Meeting the annual electricity needs of 1.2 million households
- Reducing annual CO2 emissions by ~3.2 million tonnes
- Wind turbine production using at least 65% locally produced components
- Production of a minimum of 150 units or 400 MW of wind turbines in a single shift per
year
- 10 years of R&D in wind technologies to be led by 50 domestic engineers
- Additional employment for 400 during turbine manufacturing
- Contribution to the export of wind turbines and local components
- Additional employment for 500 during construction and operation
- Contribution to reducing energy dependence
Construction activities to begin in 2025, with completion planned for 2029.
Bilecik WPP
The R3-Bilecik-6 WPP, with a licensed
capacity of 70 MWe, is located within the Söğüt and Tepebaşı districts of Bilecik and
Eskişehir, and it is expected to generate 280,000 MWh of electricity annually, meeting
the electricity needs of approximately 75,000 households (approximately 300,000 people).
This clean energy production will prevent approximately 180,000 tonnes of carbon
emissions annually.
Construction for the R3-Bilecik-6 WPP is planned to begin in the
first quarter of 2024, with full capacity expected to be achieved by the fourth quarter of 2024.
Ankara WPP
The R3-Ankara-2-1 WPP, with a licensed
capacity of 50 MWe, is located within the Şereflikoçhisar and Evren districts of Ankara,
and it is expected to generate 200,000 MWh of electricity annually, meeting the
electricity needs of approximately 50,000 households (approximately 200,000 people).
This clean energy production will prevent approximately 130,000 tonnes of carbon
emissions annually.
Construction for the R3-Ankara-2-1 WPP is planned to begin in the
first quarter of 2024, with full capacity expected to be achieved by the fourth quarter of 2024.
Elazığ WPP
The R3-Elazığ-1 WPP, with a licensed
capacity of 40 MWe, is located within the Maden district of Elazığ, and it is expected
to generate 160,000 MWh of electricity annually, meeting the electricity needs of
approximately 45,000 households (approximately 180,000 people). This clean energy
production will prevent approximately 100,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Construction for the R3-Elazığ-1 WPP is planned to begin in the
first quarter of 2024, with full capacity expected to be achieved by the fourth quarter of 2024.
Trabzon WPP
The R3-Trabzon-1 WPP, with a licensed
capacity of 20 MWe, is located within the Çaykara and Merkez districts of Trabzon and
Bayburt, and it is expected to generate 80,000 MWh of electricity annually, meeting the
electricity needs of approximately 23,000 households (approximately 92,000 people). This
clean energy production will prevent approximately 50,000 tonnes of carbon emissions
annually.
Construction for the R3-Trabzon-1 WPP is planned to begin in the
first quarter of 2024, with full capacity expected to be achieved by the fourth quarter of 2024.
Bayburt WPP
The R3-Bayburt-5 WPP, with a licensed
capacity of 40 MWe, is located within the Merkez and Aydıntepe districts of Bayburt, and
it is expected to generate 160,000 MW of electricity annually, meeting the electricity
needs of approximately 45,000 households (approximately 180,000 people). This clean
energy production will prevent approximately 100,000 tonnes of carbon emissions
annually.
Construction for the R3-Bayburt-5 WPP is planned to begin in the
first quarter of 2024, with full capacity expected to be achieved by the third quarter of 2024.
