Overview
Korkuteli is a 4.5 MW operational solar PV facility in Turkey, contributing to the country's growing renewable energy capacity under national feed-in tariff mechanisms.
Korkuteli is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Turkey, with an installed capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and represents a small-to-medium scale solar installation within the Turkish renewable energy landscape. Turkey's solar sector has expanded rapidly, supported by the country's Renewable Energy Support Scheme (YEKDEM), which provides feed-in tariffs for solar PV projects. The plant's technical specifications include a capacity of 4.5 MW, typical for distributed solar projects that feed into local grids. Turkey's solar PV capacity has grown significantly, reaching over 10 GW by 2023, driven by regulatory incentives and declining solar module costs. The Korkuteli plant operates under the legal framework of Turkey's Electricity Market Law and the Renewable Energy Law (Law No. 5346), which guarantees purchase guarantees and local content bonuses. Environmentally, the Korkuteli solar PV plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Solar PV systems have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions, though land use for ground-mounted arrays can impact local habitats. The plant's location in the Mediterranean region benefits from high solar irradiance, maximizing energy yield and supporting Turkey's goal of increasing renewable energy's share in its electricity mix.
Environmental context
The Korkuteli solar PV plant is situated in Turkey's Mediterranean region, which receives high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar energy generation. Solar PV systems have low environmental impact during operation, with no air emissions or water consumption. However, land use for ground-mounted arrays can affect local ecosystems and agricultural land. The plant supports Turkey's renewable energy targets and helps reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
The Korkuteli solar PV plant is located in Turkey, with coordinates approximately 37.1220° N, 30.2424° E, in the Mediterranean region.
The Korkuteli solar PV plant has an installed capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-to-medium scale solar facility.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity.
Turkey's solar PV sector is supported by the Renewable Energy Support Scheme (YEKDEM), which offers feed-in tariffs and local content bonuses under the Renewable Energy Law (Law No. 5346).
The plant adds 4.5 MW of clean energy capacity, helping Turkey increase its renewable energy share and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.