Dalaman Run-of-River Hydro Power, Turkey

Located along the Cal Creek of the Dalaman stream in the township of Dalaman, Mugla Province, this project consists of an 8.9MW run-of-river hydroelectric power plant. The Cal Creek has an average annual water flow of 1.35 metres³ per second and supplies water to the small village of Gürleyik. The project generates 35,000 MWh of renewable electricity which is delivered to the grid, displacing energy that would otherwise have been primarily supplied by fossil fuel power stations.

Turkey has the potential to source energy from its abundant renewable reserves. While significant progress has been made in accessing large-scale hydro power, these projects involve building dams
which can cause damage to the surrounding environment. By comparison, run-of-river hydro projects preserve natural habitats, but they currently only contribute 3.35% of Turkey’s energy.

Alongside the environmental benefits, the project has created over 100 temporary, construction jobs and eight permanent, operational roles. Additionally, the project owner has supported the local community by:

• Constructing a wall, road and basketball court for the primary school in the village of Gürleyik
• Installing air conditioning equipment at the local mosque
• Constructing six new bridges and modernising existing roads which the village residents now use.

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