Akköprü Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant

Akköprü Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant (HES) is located within the boundaries of Muğla province in Türkiye’s Aegean Region, on the Dalaman River. The dam is the largest in the Aegean Region by embankment volume and the ninth largest in the country.

^{Akköprü Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant (HES) -} General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works

• Embankment Type: Rockfill
• Embankment Volume: Approximately 13 million cubic meters
• Dam Height: 162 meters
• Reservoir Volume: 419 million cubic meters
• Hydroelectric Power Plant Capacity: 115 MWe
• Number of Turbines: 2
• Turbine Type: Vertical Axis Francis
• Net Head Height: 73–100.5 meters

Akköprü HES has an annual electricity generation capacity of approximately 248.5 million kWh. This output is sufficient to meet the daily energy needs of about 75,090 people. When considering household consumption alone, the plant can supply the energy needs of 78,904 households.

• Energy Production: Makes a significant contribution to Türkiye’s electricity demand.
• Flood Control: Protects the Dalaman and Ortaca plains as well as Dalaman Airport from flooding.
• Agricultural Irrigation: Water from the dam enables irrigation of 121,240 decares of agricultural land in the Dalaman Plain. This is projected to generate an annual agricultural income of 630 million 448 thousand TL, with a net income increase of 5,200 TL per decare.
• Environmental Benefits: Provides environmentally friendly energy production as a renewable energy source.

Akköprü HES is operated by Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. (EÜAŞ) and was included in the privatization program in 2017 under the financial advisory of Türkiye Development and Investment Bank. As of 2024, it is planned to be privatized through the “Granting of Operating Rights” method for a period of 49 years.

The Akköprü Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant is a multi-purpose project that contributes significantly to the regional economy and Türkiye’s energy needs through electricity generation, agricultural irrigation and flood prevention. Alongside the privatization process, it offers investors a significant opportunity in the renewable energy sector.