Will 30,000 MW of solar power pull Iran out of energy deficit?

By bne Tehran bureau Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has announced emergency plans to develop 30,000 MW of solar power capacity as part of plans to pull the country out of its current energy deficit.

Where are solar energy plants located in Iran?

Solar energy plants are situated in Shiraz, Semnan, Taleghan, Yazd, Tehran and Khorasan. Some of the other projects were carried out by Iran Renewable Energy Organization (SUNA), such as Taleghan solar energy park, Design, fabrication and installation of 350 solar water heaters at Bushehr, Tabas, Yazd, Bojnoord, Zahedan and Isfahan.

What are some important solar projects in Iran?

The Yazd integrated solar combined cycle power station is another important solar project in Iran which is a hybrid power station situated near Yazd, which became operational in 2009 , , , , , , , , , , . It is the world’s first combined cycle power plant using solar power and natural gas.

Where are Iran's solar farms?

In mid-October 2023, Iran broke ground on two solar farms in south-eastern Kerman and Yazd provinces, with a combined capacity of 500 MW. The farms will supply local industries with green electricity.

Is Iran a good place for solar power?

Iran is naturally blessed with large deserts and one of the highest amounts of sunshine in the world, and should naturally be a perfect location for large solar power production. Still, due to a combination of unwillingness to transition to green energy, low energy bills and US sanctions, the country has failed to progress and lead in the sector.

How much solar radiation a year in Iran?

Calculations have shown that the amount of actual solar radiation hours in Iran exceeds 2800 h per year , , , , , , . Given the area of the country and solar radiation of the year, it is necessary to build more solar power plants for saving in excessive consumption of fossil energy , , .