The Yılmazlar Biogas Power Plant, launched in 2021, treats waste from the Kayı Farm, a cattle farm located in Derebent Village, Tavşanlı District, Kütahya Province, Türkiye. This project plays a crucial role in safely and sustainably managing manure from the farm, converting it into clean energy.

Designed for a lifespan of 49 years, the project mixes cattle manure from Kayı Farm with chicken litter from nearby farms. Through anaerobic digestion, the waste produces biogas, which is then converted into electricity. The remaining by-products from the process are treated to produce organic fertilizer.

On May 20, 2020, the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) granted the project a generation license of 1.560 MWe, with an annual capacity of 11,700 MWh for 49 years. The plant operates with one gas engine and is projected to reduce an average of 36,892 tCO₂e emissions annually.

The project contributes significantly to three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 13 (Climate Action): By capturing methane from cattle and chicken waste and converting it into electricity, the project directly supports climate action efforts.

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy): It promotes renewable energy generation through biogas production, supporting the transition to sustainable energy sources.

SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): The project has created 16 new jobs, which contribute to the local economy and offer valuable training opportunities that would not have existed without it.

In summary, the Yılmazlar Biogas Power Plant Project is a vital initiative that addresses waste management, renewable energy generation, and local economic development, while contributing to global climate goals.