Toucan Protocol : TCO2-VCS-762-2013

The Uzuncayir HEPP is a Type I – Renewable Energy Project located on Munzur river at the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, within the province of Tunceli. It has a total installed capacity of 82.0 MWe, with  3 units, each having an installed capacity of 27.33 MW. The objective of the project is to generate electricity and supply clean electricity to the Turkish National Grid. The expected annual electricity generation is 322,000 MWh, accordingly, the project is expected to produce an annual average emission reduction of 151,211 tonnes/CO2e. Uzunçayir HEPP project has also gone through the Social Carbon standard evaluation and accomplished to be scored within the sustainable range according to the Social Carbon Standard criteria.

The Uzuncayir HEPP: A Renewable Energy Project in Turkey

Located on Munzur River in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, the Uzuncayir HEPP is a Type I renewable energy project with a total installed capacity of 82.0 MWe. Its three units each have an installed capacity of 27.33 MW. The project's goal is to generate electricity and supply clean energy to the Turkish National Grid.

Key Highlights:
- The Uzuncayir HEPP is a renewable energy project that generates electricity for the Turkish National Grid.
- The project has a total installed capacity of 82.0 MWe and consists of three units.
- The project is expected to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 151,211 tonnes/CO2e.
- The Uzuncayir HEPP has been evaluated according to the Social Carbon Standard criteria and scored within the sustainable range.
- The project contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases and promotes the use of renewable energy sources.

The Uzuncayir HEPP project has an expected annual electricity generation of 322,000 MWh. This clean energy project will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also promote the use of renewable energy sources in Turkey. The project's evaluation according to the Social Carbon Standard criteria confirms its sustainability and its positive impact on the environment.

Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources

Grid Connected Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources: Uzuncayir 82.0 MW Hydroelectric Power Plant Project, Turkey

The Uzuncayir HEPP is a renewable energy project located in Turkey, which generates electricity and supplies clean energy to the Turkish National Grid. It has an installed capacity of 82.0 MWe and is expected to produce an annual average emission reduction of 151,211 tonnes/CO2e. The project has been evaluated and scored within the sustainable range by the Social Carbon Standard.