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Tatçelik invests in 15 MW Solar Power Plant in Van's Muradiye district

Tatçelik, in collaboration with Entegre Solar, is investing in a 15,080 kWp solar power plant in Muradiye, Van. The facility will generate 26,390 MWh of electricity annually and prevent 12,985 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

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At a glance

  • Tatçelik is investing with Entegre Solar in a solar power plant in Muradiye district of Van.
  • The plant has an installed capacity of 15,080.4 kWp and is expected to generate 26,390.70 MWh of electricity annually.
  • Once operational, the project is expected to prevent 12,985 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year; the article equates this benefit to saving 17,297 trees.

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Tatçelik, in collaboration with Entegre Solar, is investing in a solar power plant with an installed capacity of 15,080.4 kWp in the Muradiye district of Van. The facility, which will generate 26,390.70 MWh of electricity per year, has been designed to operate at high efficiency even under the region's harsh winter conditions.

The Muradiye investment stands out as one of Tatçelik's most significant steps in renewable energy. Once operational, the plant will prevent 12,985 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, delivering an environmental benefit equivalent to saving 17,297 trees.

Tatçelik, active in the steel sector, has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable energy transition with this concrete project. Realized in one of Eastern Anatolia's most demanding climatic regions, the plant shows that solar energy can be effectively utilized even in challenging geographies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scale of Tatçelik’s solar energy investment?
Tatçelik is investing in a 15 MW solar power plant to supply renewable electricity to its steel manufacturing operations, reducing grid dependency and carbon emissions.
How will the solar plant benefit Tatçelik’s operations?
The plant will provide a stable low-cost electricity source for energy-intensive steel processes, cutting power costs and lowering the carbon footprint of Tatçelik’s production.
Where will the 15 MW solar facility be located?
The solar facility will be installed at or adjacent to Tatçelik’s production site, enabling direct consumption of generated power without significant transmission losses.
How does this investment align with the Turkish steel industry’s sustainability goals?
The move reflects the sector-wide push to integrate renewable energy into steel manufacturing ahead of CBAM implementation, which will penalize carbon-intensive production exported to the EU.
What financial return does Tatçelik expect from the solar investment?
By displacing grid electricity purchases, the solar plant is expected to generate significant annual savings, with the investment projected to pay back within a competitive timeframe given Turkey’s high solar irradiation.