Iran (IMNA) - Spanning 42 hectares, this solar facility is expected to significantly contribute to addressing electricity imbalances across the country. Plans are underway for a larger 100-megawatt solar power plant aimed at providing sustainable energy and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
In February, Ruhollah Ebrahimi, head of the technical office of the Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO), announced the construction of five solar parks across the nation, as reported by Mehr News Agency. He noted that the government has approved plans for 17 solar parks in six provinces, with five currently under construction in Qazvin and Kerman.
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA), acting on behalf of the Energy Ministry, oversees the construction of these solar parks, with ISIPO collaborating effectively on the initiative.
Recent data from SATBA revealed that Iranian renewable power plants generated 261 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity during the fourth Iranian calendar month of Tir (June 21 - July 21), marking a nine-percent increase from the previous month. Additionally, renewable energy production rose by 28 percent in the third Iranian calendar month of Khordad compared to the same period last year.
Wind power plants contributed significantly to this increase, which is part of a broader trend. As of late July, SATBA Head Mahmoud Kamani reported that 600 renewable power plants with a total capacity of 13,500 megawatts (MW) are under construction, with expectations that renewables will account for 15 percent of Iran's electricity generation in the next two years.
Currently, renewable sources comprise nearly seven percent of the country's total electricity generation capacity, with solar power plants making up 44 percent, wind farms 40 percent, and small hydropower plants 13 percent.
In early August, SATBA announced that Iran's renewable power plant capacity has reached 1,199.71 MW. The Iranian government has been actively promoting the development of renewable energy through various measures, including diversifying financing models and facilitating the export of renewable electricity.
In January 2022, the Energy Ministry and private contractors signed memorandums of understanding for the construction of new renewable power plants across the country.
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