🔔 **Project Validation Announcement** 🔔 We are excited to announce that the [**Aşağı Kaleköy HPP**](https://www.carbonregistry.com/projects/asagi-kalekoy-hpp-258) in **Türkiye** has been successfully validated and registered with the International Carbon Registry (ICR).

**Project Highlights**&#x20;

📍 **Location**: Genç District of Bingöl, Türkiye&#x20;

🌱 **Type**: Avoidance / Reduction&#x20;

🌳 **Sector**: Energy Industries&#x20;

📝 **Methodology**: ACM0002 – Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources&#x20;

🛠️ **Project Owner**: [Kalehan Genç Enerji Üretim A.Ş.](https://www.carbonregistry.com/directory/38c7f692-a966-45be-a434-65099fd5f601)&#x20;

🛠️ **Project Developer**: [Profed Enerji Dan. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. ](https://www.carbonregistry.com/directory/profed-enerji-cevre-dan-san-ve-tic-ltd-sti)

🔎 **Validation Body**: [Applus+ Certification](https://www.carbonregistry.com/directory/applus-certification)&#x20;

✅ **Estimated Annual Mitigations**: 662,447 tCO₂-e

**About the Project**The **Aşağı Kaleköy HPP** is situated in Genç District of Bingöl Province, Türkiye and has been established and operated by Kalehan Genç Enerji Üretim A.Ş. Installed capacity of the power plant is 500 MWe and annual generation is expected to be 1,193,170 MWh according to the generation license. The project activity will generate greenhouse gases (GHG) emission reductions by avoiding usage of fossil fuels. The annual emission reduction estimated for this project is 662,447 tCO2-e. During the crediting period, **6,624,470 tCO2-e** are expected to be reduced.

Operational since March 2020, the project supports Türkiye’s transition to renewable energy while contributing to local employment and regional economic development.

Aligned with **ISO 14064-2** and **ICR** requirements, the project supports the following **SDGs**: ⚡ **7. Affordable and Clean Energy** – Generate 1.2 TWh of clean electricity per year for the national grid. 💼 **8. Decent Work and Economic Growth** – Created 120 job opportunities. ♻️ **13. Climate Action** – Avoid 662,447 tCO₂ emissions annually by displacing fossil fuel power.

🔗 Learn more about the [**Aşağı Kaleköy HPP**](https://www.carbonregistry.com/projects/asagi-kalekoy-hpp-258) project.