Overview
Technology: conventional storage.
Ownership: Elektrik Üretim AS (EÜAŞ).
Why it matters
- At a typical capacity factor of 40% for this technology, it would generate roughly 0.4 TWh of electricity a year (indicative estimate).
Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.
Hydropower power in Türkiye
Türkiye has 26.5 GW of operating hydropower capacity across 159 plants in the Global Energy Monitor dataset — 25% of the country's total operating power capacity of 107.4 GW.
The hydropower pipeline in Türkiye includes 496 MW under construction and 1.57 GW at earlier planning stages.
Other major hydropower plants in Türkiye include Ataturk hydroelectric plant (2.41 GW), Karakaya hydroelectric plant (1.80 GW) and Keban hydroelectric plant (1.33 GW).
How hydropower plants work
Hydropower plants convert the energy of falling or flowing water into electricity: water passes through turbines placed at the foot of a dam or along a diversion channel, and the turbines drive generators. Output depends on the height of the water drop (the head) and the volume of water flowing.
Reservoir and pumped-storage schemes can store energy and release it within minutes, which makes hydropower one of the most flexible sources on the grid. Annual generation varies with rainfall and snowmelt, and large dams can have significant effects on river ecosystems and downstream water use.
Technology at Hirfanli hydroelectric plant
Its reservoir allows water to be stored and power to be dispatched when it is most needed.
Location
Hirfanli hydroelectric plant is located in Ankara, Türkiye, at approximately 39.2731, 33.5184. Open the interactive map to explore nearby power plants, high-voltage lines and substations.
Ownership
Hirfanli hydroelectric plant is owned by Elektrik Üretim AS (EÜAŞ). Across the dataset, Elektrik Üretim AS (EÜAŞ) is linked to 34 power plants with 13.6 GW of operating capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Hirfanli hydroelectric plant?
Hirfanli hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 128 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
What type of facility is Hirfanli hydroelectric plant?
Hirfanli hydroelectric plant is a hydropower plant. Its reservoir allows water to be stored and power to be dispatched when it is most needed.
Who owns Hirfanli hydroelectric plant?
Hirfanli hydroelectric plant is owned by Elektrik Üretim AS (EÜAŞ).
Where is Hirfanli hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Ankara, Türkiye. Approximate coordinates: 39.2731, 33.5184.
Is Hirfanli hydroelectric plant operational?
According to the latest data, Hirfanli hydroelectric plant is in operation. Operating means the facility is built and in commercial service.
When did Hirfanli hydroelectric plant start operating?
Start year: 1960. Current status: Operating.
How much electricity does Hirfanli hydroelectric plant generate?
Actual output data are not published for every plant. As an indicative estimate, Hirfanli hydroelectric plant would produce about 0.4 TWh a year, assuming a capacity factor of 40%, which is typical for this technology.
How big is Hirfanli hydroelectric plant compared with other facilities in Türkiye?
Hirfanli hydroelectric plant ranks #45 by capacity among 159 comparable hydropower facilities tracked in Türkiye.