Iran, Norway weigh ties in renewables amid push for clean power
A senior official from Iran’s Energy Ministry and Norwegian ambassador on Sunday explored bilateral cooperation on renewable energy, technical knowledge exchange, and electricity network management, IRNA reported.
Mohsen Tarztalab, head of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA), met with Norwegian Ambassador Paul Bjornstad in Tehran to discuss his country’s extensive renewable energy development plans.
“Given Norway’s remarkable progress in power grid management, there is potential for cooperation in training, technical knowledge exchange, and transferring expertise in operating networks with widespread renewable power plants,” Tarztalab said.
He added that Iran, with legal and financial frameworks supporting clean energy investments, including the Energy Exchange’s Green Board and various incentive models, is ready to cooperate with Norway on improving energy efficiency and implementing new renewable projects.
Green Board has been established to create a direct supply-and-demand market, promote the renewable economy, and foster a competitive environment for electricity exchange.
During the meeting, the Norwegian ambassador highlighted his country’s expertise in designing, building, and operating offshore wind and solar power plants, as well as ongoing projects in neighboring countries.
He also outlined Norway’s overall electricity production and supply structure, including regional exchanges with Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.
“These interactions have earned Norway the reputation as Europe’s ‘green battery,’” he said.
Despite being the world’s third-largest gas exporter, Norway has in recent years relied almost entirely on clean electricity generated from hydro, wind, and solar power.
Nearly 90% of vehicles sold in Norway in recent years are electric, reflecting the country’s push toward electrification and advanced renewable energy policies.