Tunçbilek

Tunçbilek is a town located in the Tavşanlı district of Kütahya Province in Turkey. It is primarily known for its coal mining operations and the adjacent power plant, the Tunçbilek Thermal Power Plant (Tunçbilek Termik Santrali). The town's economy and infrastructure are significantly influenced by these industrial activities.

Historically, the area's development has been closely tied to the exploitation of lignite coal deposits. The Turkish Coal Enterprises (Türkiye Kömür İşletmeleri - TKİ) operates extensively in the region, and the power plant utilizes the locally mined coal for electricity generation. This has made Tunçbilek a strategically important location for Turkey's energy sector.

The town provides housing and services for the workers involved in the mining and power generation industries. Its population fluctuates depending on the activity levels within these sectors. Aside from industry, agriculture plays a smaller role in the local economy.

Environmental concerns related to coal mining and power generation are also relevant to Tunçbilek, with issues such as air quality and land reclamation being subjects of ongoing attention and discussion.