Alarko opens one of the largest geothermal greenhouses in Türkiye
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Carlo Cariaga
14 May 2025
Greenhouse production company Alarko has opened one of the largest geothermal greenhouses in Türkiye, located in the Afyonkarahisar district.
Alsera, a subsidiary of the Alarko Agriculture Group responsible for greenhouse production, has established a modern geothermal-heated greenhouse facility covering 180 decares in the central district of Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye. At this scale, the facility stands out not only in Türkiye but also across Europe among geothermal greenhouse investments.
According to a company statement, greenhouse investments accelerated after agriculture was declared a strategic sector in 2023. By the end of 2024, the company’s total greenhouse production capacity was expected to reach 1,200 decares.
The new facility in Afyon is projected to produce approximately 7,000 tons of tomatoes annually, with 4,000 tons designated for export. The company stated that most of the exports will be directed to the European market, expecting an annual economic contribution of around $5 million.
The facility emphasizes sustainability and food safety with features such as a 4,000-ton rainwater recycling system and residue-free production certified by EU-accredited laboratories.
Alsera currently operates 20 modern greenhouses across the provinces of Afyonkarahisar, Denizli, and Eski?ehir. Additionally, the company announced that construction began in 2023 on the first 400 decares of a planned 2,000-decare greenhouse project in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
In a statement by the Alarko Group of Companies, it was highlighted that approximately $300 million has been invested in agriculture over the past two years, and growth in greenhouse production will continue for both domestic and export markets.
Source: Milliyet via our Turkish language platform JeotermalHaberler
