Electricity supply link to Turkey, EU ready for use: Minister
Iran’s Minister of Energy Ali Akbar Mehrabian said that a link built to supply electricity from Iran to Turkey and further to the European Union is ready to be used after successful tests were carried out on the transmission systems.
Renewable electricity producers can also export electricity via the new link, Mehrabian said on the sidelines of the 19th edition of Iran’s International Water & Wastewater Exhibition on Monday, according to IRNA.
He said that the necessary lines and facilities for transmission of electricity between Iran and Turkey have been constructed and tested.
The minister said the new link would also enable Iran to supply power to EU countries via Turkey.
As the largest industrial and commercial event in Iran, the international exhibition of Iran’s water industry and water and sewage facilities is held annually with the participation of capable domestic and foreign companies in the field of water and sewage industry.
They showcase their latest achievements and products to the professionals and specialists of the industry and guide their future activities and innovations by considering the trend of market demand and the direction of growth of this industry.