Iran’s small power plants set new record in electricity output
The head of Iran’s state electricity company Tavanir announced that small-scale power plants set a record in electricity generation this summer.
Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi said on Sunday during a meeting on the fourth day of the 24th International Electricity Exhibition, “The statistics indicate that small-scale power plants have produced over 1,300 megawatts of electricity this summer, registering a new record,” IRNA reported.
Rajabi Mashhadi emphasized the importance of creating new opportunities for small-scale power plants, saying, “We request that the capacity of these power plants be increased for next summer.”
“Our goal for next year is to supply more electricity to the country’s productive sector,” he added.
Rajabi Mashhadi noted that the average efficiency of small-scale power plants is 2-3% higher than that of thermal power plants, stating, “Since these power plants are located near consumption centers, they experience lower transmission losses.”
He stressed the need to activate the heat recovery systems of small-scale power plants to address the issue of heat waste, saying, “Activating this system can increase the efficiency of small-scale power plants to over 75%, while also reducing fuel consumption significantly. This is a national issue that will benefit the country.”