Table 3: Turkish hydroelectric potential
Status of economically viable potential |
Number of hydroelectric plants |
Total installed capacity (MW) |
Average annual generation (GWh/year) |
Ratio (%) |
In operation |
135 |
12,631 |
45,325 |
36 |
Under construction |
41 |
3,187 |
10,645 |
8 |
Untapped |
502 |
20,442 |
71,411 |
56 |
Total potential |
678 |
36,260 |
127,381 |
100 |
Source: General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI)
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