Can Tehran generate electricity using solar panels?

Data exhibit that Tehran city has good sunlight potential and can efficiently generate electricity using solar panels. The wind is another type of renewable energy resource, which can generate power via wind turbines that can extract electrical power from the kinetic energy of wind flow.

Can a biomass-based power plant be a reliable electrification option in Tehran?

Tehran is one of the most populous and polluted cities in Iran with a fossil fuel-dependent economy. This paper aims to assess a techno-economic and environmental feasibility of biomass-based power plant in off-grid mode to present optimal planning for reliable electrification to Tehran.

Will Iran have a smart grid?

This paper gives a comprehensive comparison of the existing grid with the future grid and as a result, an overview of essential requirements for the implementation of a smart grid in Iran is obtained. The presses of establishing the smart grid in Iran together with analysis of its roadmap in this country are discussed later.

What is Iran's energy production?

Energy production in Iran is dominated by its low priced fossil fuel resources such as crude oil and natural gas that can exhibit economic and environmental issues .

What are the criteria for choosing a hybrid power system?

The assessment criteria for selection of optimal architecture are based on the lowest of net present cost (NPC), cost of energy (COE), and carbon emission (WT) hybrid system including 3,181 kW PV panels, 4300 kW WT, a 5,100 kW BG, 17,035 kWh battery storage and 4,415 kW converters is the most optimum power system.

Which hybrid system is determined by Homer software?

The fifth hybrid system determined by HOMER software is PV/WT with battery storage and power converter. The system applies 53,442 PV panels, 89 wt, 173,723 battery, and 12,077 kW power converter with a total NPC and COE of 297 M$ and 0.738 $/kWh, respectively.