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Turkcell Targets Net-Zero with New Solar Power Plant in Turkey

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Turkcell, a pioneer in the sector with its sustainability and environmental efforts, has made another significant investment. Accelerating its renewable energy investments across Türkiye, Turkcell has commissioned its new solar power plant (SPP) in Van. Built on a 220,400-square-meter site, the plant has an installed capacity of 8.7 megawatts and is capable of meeting the annual electricity needs of an average of 8,740 households.

Turkcell plans to invest approximately $240 million in solar power plants by the end of 2026, within the framework of its “Renewable Energy Master Plan.”

Dr. Ali Taha Koç, General Manager, Turkcell

Our goal is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions from our buildings, base stations, and vehicles by over 50% by 2030, and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The power plant opening in Van is a significant milestone on this journey. We will soon be commissioning four more power plants in different locations, further increasing our installed capacity.

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