Overview
Suleymanli is a 5.2 MW operational solar PV facility located in Turkey, contributing to the country's growing renewable energy capacity under national feed-in tariff schemes.
Suleymanli is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Turkey, with a capacity of 5.2 MW. The facility is situated near the coordinates 38.6451° N, 27.1989° E, in the western part of the country. As a solar PV installation, it represents a small-to-medium scale project within Turkey's renewable energy landscape. The plant operates under Turkey's renewable energy support mechanism (YEKDEM), which provides feed-in tariffs for electricity generated from solar power. Turkey has set ambitious targets for solar energy, aiming to increase its installed solar capacity significantly by 2030. The 5.2 MW capacity of Suleymanli places it among the smaller utility-scale solar projects in the region, but it contributes to the diversification of the local energy mix. Environmentally, Suleymanli helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Solar PV plants have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions once constructed. The facility's location in a region with high solar irradiance ensures efficient energy production, supporting Turkey's goals for energy independence and climate change mitigation.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Suleymanli have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no direct emissions or water use. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems and agriculture. In Turkey, solar projects are often sited on non-arable land to minimize conflicts. The region around Suleymanli has a Mediterranean climate with high solar potential, making it suitable for solar energy generation without significant environmental trade-offs.
Frequently asked questions
The Suleymanli solar PV plant is located in Turkey, near coordinates 38.6451° N, 27.1989° E, in the western part of the country.
The Suleymanli solar plant has a capacity of 5.2 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
Suleymanli uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Turkey's renewable energy support mechanism (YEKDEM) provides feed-in tariffs for solar power, along with local content bonuses and licensing exemptions for small-scale projects.
Suleymanli contributes to Turkey's target of increasing solar capacity to 30 GW by 2030, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions.