Erkenek HEPP

Erkenek 12 MW Hydropower Plant, Türkiye

The Erkenek 12 MW Hydropower Plant, Turkey, which is developed by Tektug Elektrik Uretim Anonim Sirketi is a run-of-river hydropower project located in Adiyaman province, Turkey. It utilizes the water head of the Karanlikdere River between elevations 915 m and 745 m to generate and supply clean, renewable electricity. Total installed capacity of the project is 12 MWe, consisting of 2 turbines, with a predicted net power supply to the grid of 52,288 MWh per annum. The project is in implementation since February 26th, 2009.

The purpose of the project is to generate power in an efficient, clean, reliable and sustainable way with utmost respect on social and environmental reflections and to reduce emissions by partially substituting the electricity supply of fossil fuel fired power plants in Turkey. The consequences of the project with regards to economic, social and environmental impacts have been assessed and have been judged as being neutral or positive. The project is designed based on 50 years of economic life, suggesting that it will reduce emissions for a considerably long period of time, even after the crediting period.

Location Map

Erkenek, Adıyaman
Türkiye

Our Contribution to
Sustainable Development

Tektug Enerji invests mainly in renewable energy projects in the less-developed regions
of Turkey. As a Project owner we have
repaired and widened the bridge in Cankara Village ; after it collapsed from heavy rain.

Also we have donated construction supplies
to Village Mosque as well as constructed Village Guest House. We have voluntarily planted 1500 Acacia and 500
pomegranate trees.

Project Highlights

Installed Capacity	12 MW
Location	South-Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
Type	Grid Connected, Small Scale Hydropower Plant Electricity Generation from Renewable Resources
Project Owner	Tektug Elektrik Uretim A.S.
Carbon Consultant	Mavi Consultants
Greenhouse Gas Targeted	CO2

Benefits

The project contributes to local sustainable development by:

Diversification of energy resources and contribution to political stability;
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants by displacing electricity from fossil fuel based power plants;
Creation of new jobs in the region during construction and operation phases;
Support to local economy by procuring available services and equipment locally;
Treatment of degraded catchments area of the project to control the soil erosion, resulting in regeneration of natural forests and other ecosystems.
Support to technology and knowhow transfer and development of the renewable energy sector in Turkey;
Encouraging investments in the region, where the business environment poses several threats and risks to investors;
In terms of multiplication effects, setting a good example to investors planning similar activities;
Awareness raising activities
Contribution to a more sustainable energy generation infrastructure by showing that small-scale hydropower projects can bring a high contribution to local sustainable development

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