Solar plants hit 1,374 MW instantaneous output record
Iran’s solar power plants achieved a new instantaneous production record of 1,374 megawatts in the 43rd week of the current year, which began on March 21, the Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Monitoring Center reported.
The monitoring center recorded the highest instantaneous electricity output at 12:10 pm Iran time on Monday, according to the Ministry of Energy, cited by IRNA.
Data from the monitoring system showed that the output surpassed 1,374 megawatts, accounting for about three percent of the country’s electricity generation mix. At the time of the report, the installed and observable capacity of Iran’s solar power plants had exceeded 2,500 megawatts. On Tuesday, Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA), announced that the country’s renewable energy capacity had surpassed 3,500 megawatts.
The achievement came amid improved solar irradiance index following rainfall, reduced air pollution, and increased efficiency of solar panels, which played a significant role in boosting renewable electricity production. The record demonstrates the enhanced operational performance of solar plants and the effectiveness of monitoring and production management systems across the national grid, IRNA wrote.
Increasing the share of solar power during peak sunlight hours not only reduces pressure on thermal power plants but also helps balance electricity supply and demand and decrease fossil fuel consumption. Officials noted that the trend could further lower environmental pollutants and contribute to sustainable energy development goals in the country.