Teksan installs 56.8 MW backup power system for Merkez Ankara

Teksan supplied 63 generator sets to Merkez Ankara, a large mixed-use development in Ankara, building a 56.8 MW backup power infrastructure across three phases. The system is designed to support uninterrupted operations for residences, offices, retail and critical building systems if the grid goes down.

Why it matters: - Merkez Ankara depends on continuous power for residences, offices, commercial spaces and shared building systems. - The project’s scale and mixed-use layout require backup power that can adjust to different occupancy levels and operating loads. - A 56.8 MW system helps keep critical services running during outages, including elevators, security systems, mechanical equipment and common areas.

What happened: - Teksan supplied 63 generator sets for Merkez Ankara. - The installed backup power capacity totals 56.8 MW. - The solution was designed for three project phases. - Merkez Ankara is described as one of Ankara’s most prestigious mixed-use developments.

The details: - The installed system includes 63 open-type diesel generator sets. - The power infrastructure uses a modular architecture rather than a single high-capacity generator. - Synchronous operation allows the system to bring only the needed generator sets online based on demand. - The infrastructure includes centralized communication, fuel automation, acoustic solutions, seismic isolation and busbar-connected synchronizing panels. - All generator sets are linked through Ethernet-based communication for centralized monitoring and control. - Fuel automation is designed to manage replenishment through main fuel tanks and a secure filling setup. - Acoustic solutions use sound attenuation cassettes, critical-grade silencers and mechanical layout optimization to target noise levels. - Seismic isolators were placed under the generator frames to support safe operation in regional seismic conditions. - Busbar-connected synchronizing panels are designed to reduce cable congestion and improve maintenance access. - Before implementation, Teksan modeled the generator rooms and ran CFD analyses. - The CFD work optimized air intake points, hot air discharge areas, radiator backpressure, sound attenuation cassette placement and cooling performance. - Merkez Ankara includes 11 blocks, 1,578 residences, three office towers and 1,481 offices. - The tallest tower reaches 220 meters.

Between the lines: - The project shows how backup power for large mixed-use sites has shifted from simple emergency coverage to integrated energy management. - Modular generation can be more efficient than a single oversized unit when loads vary across the day. - Centralized controls and airflow modeling suggest the system was built for long-term operations, not just outage response.

What's next: - The backup power system is positioned to support Merkez Ankara’s phased buildout and long-term daily operations. - The infrastructure is intended to adapt as demand changes across residential, office and commercial uses. - Teksan says the system was designed to support reliable and uninterrupted operation over the long term.