There are many remarkable buildings with different architectural features in various geographical regions of Turkey. However, among these buildings, one building in Konya stands out with its unique structural features. This extraordinary structure, the project of which was carried out by Bilgin Architectural Design, hosts Europe’s largest solar power plant in the Karapınar district.
Kalyon Energy The project implemented by has been designed to meet the electricity needs of households with a population of 2.5 million. The building that serves as the control center of this power plant, In the only region of Turkey with a desert climate is located and impresses people with its unique features.
Magnificent Features of the Building
7200 stainless steel panels used on the facade of the building prevent high temperatures from entering the building and thanks to the reflective surface. An exterior that changes color every hour of the day constitutes.
Considering the ground conditions, the building is built on 86 piles, which means it is located 2 meters above the natural ground. One of the most striking features of the building is The middle is designed as a courtyard is that it is. Unlike the desert climate, the courtyard is equipped with various plants, which provides positive energy to those working inside the building.
The botanical garden in the courtyard creates a comfortable environment by providing shade in the summer months, while contributing to heating by transmitting the sun’s rays to the building in the winter months. Plants in the building water need, stored rainwater is met with.
While the flat roof of the building provides an ideal area for observation, the green cover of the roof also serves as insulation. This special building attracts attention not only in terms of energy production, but also with its environmentally friendly design and unique architecture.
Europe’s Largest Solar Power Plant: Karapınar Solar Power Plant
Karapınar Solar Power Plant, Turkey’s Konya affiliated with the province in Karapınar district It is a large-scale solar power plant located in the The construction of the power plant started in April 2020, and it became operational by obtaining a production license with a capacity of 4 MW as of September 2020.
The power plant is built on an area of 20 million square meters and contains a total of 3.5 million panels. This impressive solar power plant has a total capacity of 1,000 MW.
The size of 2,600 football fields the power plant, Turkey’s largest solar power plant besides being Europe’s largest solar power plant It draws attention as. The project has an investment cost of approximately 1 billion dollars.
Karapınar Solar Power Plantstands out as one of Turkey’s leading projects in the field of sustainable energy production and makes a significant contribution to the energy needs in the region.
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