Focus on renewables to help Iran overcome power shortage
Iran is among the top 10 countries in the realm of renewable energies, the chair of the Iranian Electricity Industry Syndicate said Monday.
Speaking at the second Renewable Energy Development Conference in Industries in Tehran, Payam Baqeri highlighted Iran’s impressive capabilities in renewables including its abundant solar radiation and wind corridors.
“Apart from these advantages, the significance of embracing renewable energy lies in its clean and sustainable nature. To harness its potential fully, this form of energy should be maximally developed,” Baqeri added, according to IRNA.
However, with a predominant focus on thermal power plants, Iran’s electricity portfolio faces an imbalance in its development. The shortage of gas in this sector poses a significant obstacle. Presently, Iran is grappling with imbalances in the electricity and gas sectors, which adversely affect the country.
Baqeri stressed that the development of renewable energies offers a viable solution to overcome these problems. “By prioritizing the expansion of renewable energy sources, Iran can effectively minimize the electricity imbalance.”
He regarded energy as the driving force behind the country’s economic growth and suggested that renewable energies are the catalyst for overcoming electricity imbalances.
155 solar parks to be built
Addressing the same conference, a deputy of Iran’s Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) announced plans to build five specialized solar parks in every one of Iran’s 31 provinces in the near future with the primary objective of promoting renewable energies.
Fathali Mohammadzadeh highlighted the ISIPO’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for the development of renewable energy sources within industrial parks.
Mohammadzadeh further pointed out that the rising costs associated with fossil fuels have led to an increase in expenses related to the construction of thermal power plants.
“Conversely, the construction costs of renewable energy plants have reached their lowest point,” he added.
In light of these circumstances, he stated, “Our endeavors are currently focused on generating 5,000 units of solar electricity across all industrial parks within the country.”
1,000 MW solar plant under construction
The head of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Electricity Efficiency Organization also took the floor to announce that Iranian Industries were constructing the largest renewable power plant.
Mahmoud Kamani said an industrial company had undertaken the construction of the solar plant with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts.
“The power plant would serve as a significant milestone in the development of renewable energy facilities nationwide,” he added.