Kizildere III Geothermal Power Plant – Unit 1 is a 100MW geothermal power project. It is located in Aydin, Turkey. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in August 2017.

Project TypeTotal Capacity (MW)Active Capacity (MW)Pipeline Capacity (MW)Project StatusProject LocationProject DeveloperGeothermal100100-ActiveAydin, TurkeyZorlu Energy Group

Description

The project was developed by Zorlu Energy Group and is currently owned by Zorlu Dogal Elektrik Uretimi with a stake of 100%.

The geothermal plant is of hybrid type.

The project generates 767GWh of electricity. The project cost is $320m.

Development Status

The project got commissioned in August 2017.

Contractors Involved

Ormat Technologies and Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions have supplied steam turbines for the geothermal project.

About Zorlu Energy Group

Zorlu Energy Group (Zorlu Energy) a subsidiary of Zorlu Holding AS, is a producer and distributor of electricity. The company offers production and sale of electricity, project design, construction, operation and maintenance of power plants. It provides engineering, supply and construction, maintenance, repair and operation services. Zorlu Energy operates gas cycle plant, solar energy plants. The company serves solar energy, wind energy and electricity production industries. It has operational presence in Turkey, Greece, Kuwait, India, Russia, Pakistan and Israel. The company operates through its subsidiaries. Zorlu Energy is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

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