Keban Deresi HEPP

Keban Deresi 5,3 MW Hydropower Plant, Türkiye

The Keban 5 MW Hydropower Plant, Turkey, is a small scale hydropower project located in Elazig province, eastern Anatolia. It makes use of the leaking water from the reservoir of a closely located hydro dam and discharges the water into the Euphrates River. Total installed capacity of this greenfield project is 5 MWe, consisting of 1 turbine with an estimated net power supply to the grid of 31,686 MWh per annum, corresponding to an annual emission reduction of 19,510 t carbon-dioxide. The project is in implementation since May 2007.

The purpose of this voluntary emission reduction project is to generate power in an efficient, clean, reliable and sustainable way with utmost respect on social and environmental reflections. This renewable energy project is developed according to the VCS 2007.1 voluntary standard. It helps reducing greenhouse gas emissions stemming from fossil fuel combustion and fighting global warming. It reduces carbon dioxide emissions by partially substituting the electricity supply of fossil fuel fired power plants in Turkey.

Location Map

Esenkent, Elazığ
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 planted 2,000 pomegranate trees at the project area voluntarily.

"The project has created new jobs during construction and operation. It increased tourism in the region as well. We did not face with any adverse environmental impact and the local community supports the project."
Suat Yavuz, Neighborhood Headman

Project Highlights

Installed Capacity	5,3 MW
Location	Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
Type	Grid Connected, Small Scale Hydropower Plant Electricity Generation from Renewable Resources
Standard	Voluntary Emission Reduction Project Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) 2007.1
Verified Emissions (VCUs)	2007:14,145 t CO2-eq 2008:19,856 t CO2-eq
Project Owner	Tektug Elektrik Uretim A.S.
Carbon Consultant	Mavi Consultants
Greenhouse Gas Targeted	CO2

Benefits

The project contributes to local sustainable development by:

Replacing fossil fuel consumption, associated CO2 emissions and air pollutants
Providing employment opportunities to local people
Improving electricity supply quality in the region
Supporting the neighbour fishery and recreation area
Providing various voluntary benefits to local communities
Know how and technology transfer to a less-developed region
Planting 2,000 pomegranate trees at the project area voluntarily

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