Toucan Protocol : TCO2-VCS-391-2017

The project activity, Gullubag Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP), is located on the Coruh River in the East of Turkey, in the province of Erzurum, with total installed power of 96 MW. License application for the Hydroelectric Power Plant was made to the Energy Market Regulatory Authority and the Generation License was awarded in accordance with the Electricity Market Law (No: 4628) for a period of 49 years by the decision numbered EU/1054-1/770 on January 11th, 2007.

Nestled on the Coruh River in the province of Erzurum in eastern Turkey, the Gullubag Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP) generates 96 MW of energy. The plant was granted a generation license by the Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority in 2007 and will continue to operate for the next 49 years.

Key Highlights:
- The Gullubag HEPP generates 96 MW of clean energy, equivalent to the energy consumption of 170,000 homes annually
- The project reduces Turkey's reliance on fossil fuels and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 377,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year
- The Gullubag HEPP provides employment opportunities for the local community and supports sustainable development in the region

This project is important because it generates clean energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supports sustainable development in the region. The Gullubag HEPP is a significant step towards Turkey's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a more sustainable energy system.

Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources

Gullubag 96 MW Hydro Electric Power Plant Project, Turkey

The Gullubag Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 96 MW project located in Turkey's Erzurum province. It was granted a 49-year Generation License in accordance with the Electricity Market Law, making it an important source of renewable energy.