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Plan finalized for construction of 15 GW solar power plants
Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber said a comprehensive plan has been finalized for the construction of solar power plants to generate 15 gigawatts of electricity.
Mokhber said on Wednesday that the plan aims to resolve the country’s energy imbalance and reduce the consumption of liquid fuel in thermal power plants, IRNA reported.
After being approved by the Economic Council of the cabinet, the plan will be implemented by the private sector, with an investment of $8.3 billion in three phases.
Mokhber also highlighted the issue of preserving the environment, saying the country should move toward the development of renewable energy to meet its needs.