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.

Will Iran add 500MW of solar power by next year?

By bne Tehran bureau Iran plans to add 500MW of solar power capacity by the end of the current Iranian year, as part of a broader initiative to expand its renewable energy infrastructure by more than 4,000MW by next year, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi announced on December 20.

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.

What will Iran's biggest solar park be?

The farms will supply local industries with green electricity. Once operational, the solar power plant in Kerman, in the heart of the Lut Desert, will generate 400 MW of electricity per year and become Iran’s biggest solar park.

How much solar power does Iran have?

Iran's existing solar capacity stands at 1,200MW, but the planned expansion could push that figure to between 3,000 and 4,000MW by next year, marking a substantial increase in the country's renewable energy portfolio.

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.