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Power Stations In Turkey

Turkey has about 163 power plants with a generating capacity of 51.4447 gigawatts. Thermal power plants, fueled by natural gas and coal, are Turkey's dominant electricity generation source, accounting for over 60% of the country's total installed capacity. Hydroelectric power plants are also an essential source of electricity, accounting for about 25% of the country's total installed capacity. The Afşin-Elbistan power station is one of Turkey's largest thermal power plants, located in the province of Kahramanmaraş. The power station has a total installed capacity of 4,440 MW, making it the largest thermal power plant in the country.