Geothermal energy is hot source naturally produced within the earth. It can escape as steam or fluid through cracks in Earth’s surface, to heat hot springs, or to be used as a source of energy.
"Powering our nation with geothermal energy - a sustainable source for a brighter future."
Turkey is the fourth largest country in the world in terms of geothermal energy potential, after the United States, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Turkey has over 1,000 hot springs and more than 150 geothermal fields, with a total installed capacity of over 1,600 MW.
The country’s first geothermal power plant was established in 1974, and since then, geothermal energy has become an increasingly important source of electricity generation in Turkey.
Turkey is home to some of the largest geothermal power plants in the world, such as the 570 MW Sarayköy Geothermal Power Plant in Denizli.
Geothermal energy is used not only for electricity generation, but also for direct-use applications such as space heating, greenhouses, and industrial processes.
Turkey has a goal of increasing its geothermal energy capacity to 2,000 MW by 2023, as part of its efforts to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and to meet its growing energy demand.
The geothermal sector in Turkey has attracted significant investment in recent years, with both domestic and foreign companies investing in exploration, development, and operation of geothermal power plants.
The government of Turkey has implemented various policies and incentives to support the growth of the geothermal sector, such as feed-in tariffs, tax exemptions, and financing schemes.
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Installation power in Turkey for the geothermal energy which is widely used in electricity operation as well as district heating.