Geothermal Energy
Türkiye ranks fourth in the world in terms of geothermal installed capacity. Türkiye is one of the leading countries not only in the utilisation of geothermal energy for power generation, but even more so for the direct use of geothermal for district heating, heating of greenhouses, bathing and SPA facilities. We currently have 1,7 GW of production capacity. Our potential in geothermal is 60 GW.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SECTOR IN TÜRKİYE
- Türkiye had 1.7 GW installed capacity, being the fourth largest in the world
- 66 power plants operate in Türkiye
- Theoretical geothermal potential is 60GW and electricity potential is assumed as 4.5GW
- Geothermal power plants represents 1.5% of Türkiye’s total installed energy power.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY COMPANIES IN İZMİR
İzmir Institude of Technology – Geothermal Energy Research and Application Center
The main goal of Geothermal Energy Research and Application Center (GEOCEN) is to hold research & development, test and education activities on geothermal energy while being in co-operation with other institutions, governmental organizations and industry.