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Energy Projects Karapınar Solar Power Plant (YEKA-1)

Karapınar Solar Power Plant (YEKA-1)

The largest solar power plant in Türkiye and Europe and one of the largest in the world

Konya, Karapınar

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Developed in Karapınar district, Konya, over approximately 20 million square meters, Karapınar Solar Power Plant ranks among the world's leading solar projects in scale, engineering scope and implementation processes.

Karapınar Solar Power Plant (YEKA-1)

Highlights

Installed Capacity

1,350 MWp

Project Area

20 million m²

Photovoltaic Panels

3.5 million

Annual Electricity Generation

Approximately 3 billion kWh

Solar Tracking System

Single axis

Photovoltaic Panels Produced

With 80% local content

Digital Monitoring and Control Infrastructure

SCADA based

Building Award

3.5 million

The Project's Strategic Importance

Karapınar Solar Power Plant is one of the most important infrastructure investments supporting Türkiye's renewable energy transition. Through large scale engineering, technology with high local content and integrated construction, the project contributes both to developing energy infrastructure and to strengthening domestic manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

With annual generation capacity of approximately 3 billion kWh, the facility can potentially meet the electricity needs of millions of people. Alongside its environmental benefits, it serves as a reference for planning and implementing large scale energy infrastructure.

Architectural and Engineering Details

Karapınar Solar Power Plant was designed as a large scale infrastructure project requiring comprehensive engineering planning because of its extensive site and high installed capacity.

Power collection infrastructure, substations, control buildings and high voltage systems were constructed using an integrated approach.

Approximately 3.5 million photovoltaic panels were integrated with single axis solar trackers, installed with high precision and commissioned in a coordinated process.

The SCADA Building, which provides central monitoring and control, was a finalist at the 2024 World Architecture Festival (WAF) for its architectural design and received the Building Award at the TürkSMD 16th Architecture Awards.

Construction and Implementation Process

Karapınar Solar Power Plant was delivered through detailed planning and strong site coordination, reflecting its extensive scale and multidisciplinary construction processes.

Infrastructure works, power transmission systems, substations, control structures and electromechanical works proceeded simultaneously under parallel work schedules.

Site operations were managed through digital planning and progress monitoring systems, while heavy equipment logistics and the coordinated installation of millions of components followed an integrated project management approach.

Effective management of quality control and occupational safety enabled successful completion in line with the planned schedule.

Project Stages

Site Preparation and Infrastructure Works

Ground preparation, excavation, filling and infrastructure works were carried out over approximately 20 million m².

Installation of Energy Infrastructure

Power collection systems, substations, control buildings and high voltage connections were completed.

Electromechanical Installation

Approximately 3.5 million photovoltaic panels and single axis solar tracking systems were installed.

Testing and Commissioning

System integration, performance testing and commissioning of SCADA infrastructure prepared the facility for full capacity operation.

Solutions

Large Scale Site Management

The approximately 20 million m² project site was managed through phased implementation planning and integrated site organization.

Multidisciplinary EPC Management

Infrastructure works, power collection systems, substations, control structures and electromechanical applications were coordinated simultaneously.

Logistics and Installation Organization

Delivery, storage and installation of approximately 3.5 million photovoltaic panels and thousands of items of equipment and materials followed detailed logistical planning.

Digital Monitoring and Control

SCADA infrastructure enabled testing, commissioning and operation to be organized around a central control system.

Sustainability

Clean Energy Generation

Annual electricity generation of approximately 3 billion kWh contributes to Türkiye's renewable energy capacity and supports the avoidance of around 1.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

Sustainable SCADA Building

It was designed as a sustainable building supporting environmental performance through natural lighting, a shading facade system and energy efficient design.

Rainwater Management

Rainwater collection and reuse systems in the SCADA Building were intended to ensure efficient use of water resources.

Landscaping in Harmony with Nature

Landscaping using endemic plant species with low water needs reduced natural resource consumption and supported the area's ecology.

Environmental Design Approach

An integrated infrastructure approach was adopted, contributing to long term sustainability through design decisions supporting the microclimate and environmentally sensitive practices.

Under the project undertaken by Kalyon İnşaat, site preparation, infrastructure works, power collection systems, substations, control structures, high voltage connections and electromechanical installations followed an integrated construction model. Completed through the installation of approximately 3.5 million photovoltaic panels and coordinated commissioning of all systems, the project represents a major engineering achievement in large scale EPC management and site organization.