Iran’s thermal power station output hiked by 2,000 MW: Official
The average electricity generation of thermal power stations during peak consumption days of summer in the current Iranian year has increased by over 2,000 megawatts (MW) compared to last year, announced Nasser Eskandari, a deputy with the Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPH).
Over 700 power plant units of 112 state-run and private power stations have created a sustainable condition to supply electricity needed by the country’s clients, the official noted on Sunday, according to IRNA.
According to estimates, the amount of electricity consumption in Iran will exceed 73,000 MW in coming days, Eskandari said, expressing hope that with the efforts of all the staff in the electricity industry as well as the cooperation of customers, the country will face no problems in the supply of electricity.
Iran’s total power generation capacity currently stands at about 85,000 MW, more than 90 percent of which is supplied by thermal power plants.