- The Izmir Municipality has demonstrated great leadership in supporting the development of geothermal energy in the region, which is a crucial step in moving towards a more sustainable and renewable energy future.
- By supporting the RSC Seferihisar Jeotermal Enerji Santrali and other geothermal energy projects in the region, the Izmir Municipality is taking proactive steps to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
- The Izmir Municipality’s support for geothermal energy is not only good for the environment, but it also brings significant economic benefits to the region, including job creation and increased investment in local communities.
- The RSC Seferihisar Jeotermal Enerji Santrali, which is one of the largest geothermal power plants in Turkey, is a testament to the Izmir Municipality’s commitment to clean energy development and its dedication to improving the lives of its citizens.
- The Izmir Municipality’s support for geothermal energy is a great example for other municipalities and governments around the world to follow, as we work together to build a more sustainable future for our planet.
Geothermal Energy : Gift of Municipality of Izmir to Balcova Residents
The geothermal potential of Izmir is significant.
The region sits atop the Kizildere geothermal field, which is one of the largest geothermal fields in the world.
The heat generated by this field is utilized to power residential and commercial buildings, as well as industrial facilities.
The use of geothermal energy has significantly reduced the city’s reliance on fossil fuels and has helped to reduce its carbon emissions.
One of the most notable uses of geothermal energy in Izmir is for district heating.
The city has implemented a district heating system that is powered by geothermal energy, which provides heating to over 80,000+ households s if 2022.
The system also supplies hot water to industrial facilities, such as textile factories, which require large amounts of hot water for their production processes.
Izmir, located in the western part of Turkey, is a bustling city that has taken major strides towards sustainability. The city has recognized the importance of reducing its carbon footprint and has implemented various initiatives to achieve this goal.
One of the most significant efforts taken by the city is the utilization of geothermal energy, a renewable source of energy that has played a vital role in the city’s sustainability journey.
Geothermal energy is derived from the earth’s natural heat, which is harnessed through wells that tap into underground hot water and steam reservoirs. In Izmir, first geothermal energy well has been opened in 1996 by govenment agency MTA. After all by 1983 municipality started to provide heating to its residents.
Today, the city has become a leading example of how a city can be powered by Geothermal Renewable energy.
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Seferihisar Geothermal Energy Plant
Seferihisar RSC Geothermal Energy Plant (JES) 12 MW for electricity produciton.
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Balcova Geothermal Heating Plant
Balcova, Izmir the oldest geothermal plant with capatiy of approximately 40,000 KE and 25,932 subscribers which means around 80.000+ people.
Balcova Geothermal Heating Plant
Utilizing Balcova-Narlıdere Geothermal Field; heating service is provided to a large part of Balçova district and a portion of Narlıdere district. As of the end of June 2022, the size of the area served by the heating service has reached approximately 40,000 KE and 25,932 subscribers. With this size, it is one of Turkey’s largest and one of the world’s few large-scale regional heating systems.
The history of geothermal activities in the Balçova-Narlıdere field and İzmir Geothermal Inc. occurred as follows:
Historical Development:
1963: The first geothermal drilling in Balçova was opened by MTA.
1983: Balçova Thermal Facilities were heated with a well-interior exchanger system.
1996: The İzmir Balçova Central Heating System was put into operation (similar to Build-Operate-Transfer model).
2000: Balçova Geothermal Ltd. was established.
2005: İzmir Geothermal Energy Ind. and Trade Co. Inc. was established.
2006: The use of heat meters (calorimeters) began for the first time.
2007: Installed capacity reached 24,500 KE.
2008: Installed capacity reached 30,900 KE.
2009: Installed capacity reached 34,100 KE.
2010-2011: Renewal of geothermal energy transmission lines and installation of sub-meters.
2014: Installed capacity reached 49,800 KE.
2017: Installed capacity reached 50,500 KE.
2018-2022: Installation of sub-meters.
Geothermal energy is derived from the earth’s natural heat, which is harnessed through wells that tap into underground hot water and steam reservoirs. In Izmir, first geothermal energy well has been opened in 1996 by govenment agency MTA. After all by 1983 municipality started to provide heating to its residents.
Today, the city has become a leading example of how a city can be powered by Geothermal Renewable energy.
Seferihisar Geothermal RSC Energy Plant
The RSC Seferihisar Geothermal Power Plant, located in Seferihisar, Izmir, meets the total electricity demand for an average of 14,547 people with its installed power of 12 MW.
RSC Seferihisar Geothermal Power Plant is located in the Kavakdere neighborhood of the Seferihisar district of Izmir.
It is Turkey’s 763rd largest and Izmir’s 54th largest power plant. The facility is also Turkey’s 50th largest geothermal power plant.
With an average production of 52,836,500 kilowatt hours of electricity, the RSC Seferihisar GPP can meet the entire electricity needs of 14,547 people in their daily lives (such as residential, industrial, metro transportation, government offices, and environmental lighting).
When only residential electricity consumption is taken into account, the RSC Seferihisar GPP can produce enough electricity to meet the needs of 17,689 households.
Renewable and Conventional Energy Units of ızmir
Izmir and CO2
Sustainable Transportation
Thermal Health
Seferihisar GeoThermal Caves
Re-Enjeksiyon
rezervuardaki basınç seviyesinin korunmasına yardımcı olur. Reenjeksiyonun bir diğer önemli faydası, soğutulmuş su ile kaya matrisinin sürekli olarak yıkanması sayesinde rezervuardan geri kazanılabilir enerjinin önemli ölçüde artmasıdır.
Jeotermal güç
üretim tesisi büyük ölçüde yalnızca yer yüzünde üretilen fazla buharı serbest bırakır, yer altında gelen hava veya sıvı'yı doğaya, yeryüzüne salmaz. Bu nedenle jeotermal enerji santralleri temiz bir elektrik kaynağı ve ülkenin sıfır karbonlu geleceğine önemli bir katkı sağlar.
Jeotermal enerji
temiz, güvenilir ve yenilenebilir bir kaynak olduğu için en verimli ve sürdürülebilir enerji türlerinden biri olarak kabul edilir. Elektrik üretmek ve ısıtma ve soğutma sağlamak için dünya yüzeyinin içindeki ısıyı kullanır.
Jeotermal kaynaklar
yenilenebilir bir enerjidir ve asla tükenmez. Bol miktarda jeotermal enerji, Dünya var olduğu sürece mevcut olacaktır. Dünyanın iç çekirdeği tarafından üretilen ısıdan yenilenebilir bir enerji kaynağıdır ve 7/24/365 kullanılabilir.