GE Vernova Inc. has announced a significant contract with Kalyon PV to supply its FLEXINVERTER™ solar power station along with design and engineering services for a solar power project in Viranşehir, Turkey. Inogen, GE Vernova’s regional solutions provider, will handle the construction and installation of the solar power station.
This project will power Kalyon Enerji’s 157 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaics (PV) factory, enabling Kalyon Enerji to become one of the first companies in Turkey to produce solar panels using 100% renewable electricity upon commissioning.
Dr. Murtaza Ata, Board Member of Kalyon PV, expressed pride in contributing to Turkey’s clean energy transition. “By investing in solar panel manufacturing and supplying these panels to large-scale solar power plants, we are not only offering sustainable energy solutions but also creating jobs and supporting Turkey’s energy independence,” Ata stated.
Megi Gabriyel, Region Leader Solar & Storage Solutions for the Middle East, Africa & Turkey at GE Vernova, highlighted the company’s focus on enabling industries to generate their own utility-scale power through PV projects. Gabriyel noted, “After executing several Renewable Energy Resources Zones (YEKA) projects in Turkey, we are now concentrating on supporting industries like Kalyon PV’s solar power plant in Viranşehir. Our comprehensive financing options, supported by export credit agencies, facilitate the adoption of renewable energy technologies.”
GE Vernova’s FLEXINVERTER™ technology is integral to Turkey’s solar industry, with 2.5 GWp/1.9 GWe of combined solar power capacity, including commissioned and ongoing projects.
Ali Murat SOYDAN, Assoc. Prof. Dr. and Chairman of Inogen Group, emphasized the strong strategic relationship with GE Vernova. “Our professional teams, comprising more than a thousand employees, will provide continuous support during both the installation and operation phases of the Viranşehir power plant, ensuring seamless coordination and swift intervention,” said SOYDAN.
This collaboration builds on the success of Kalyon Enerji’s 1,347 MWp/1,000 MWe Karapinar solar power plant in Konya Karapinar province, which utilized GE Vernova’s FLEXINVERTER™ technology. Commissioned in 2023, Karapinar is Turkey’s largest single source of solar power, part of the first Turkish solar YEKA GES tender launched in 2017 by the Turkish Ministry of Energy under the Renewable Energy Resources Zones (YEKA) program.
Turkey’s renewable energy sector is rapidly expanding, driven by rising electricity demand and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Turkey aims to commission 10 GW of solar capacity between 2017 and 2027, with projections indicating an increase to 52.9 GW by 2035.
Additionally, GE Vernova is set to deploy its Battery Energy Storage Solution FLEXRESERVOIR™ to support Turkey’s future renewable energy projects, further advancing the nation’s clean energy goals.
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