Iran’s Solar Power Capacity Breaks Record, Surpasses 3,700 MW
WANA (Jan 31) – Iran’s solar power capacity has exceeded 3,700 megawatts with the addition of 22 megawatts from new plants in six provinces, the Ministry of Energy reported.
The total capacity of the country’s renewable power plants has recently surpassed the 3,700 MW mark, and the connection of new units to the national grid continues.
The 1.38 MW Tiran and Karon solar plant in the Rezvanshahr area of Isfahan province was officially connected to the national grid after meter sealing. The plant operates under a guaranteed purchase agreement for electricity from renewable and clean sources.
Additionally, a 1 MW unit at the Faratahghigh Sepahan Solar Plant in Khomeini Shahr, Isfahan, was connected to the grid in the presence of representatives from SATBA (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization) and regional and distribution electricity companies.
In Malayer, the 2 MW Hamedan Energy Tavan plant, built under Article 12 of the Law on Removing Obstacles to Competitive Production, was commissioned with a nominal capacity of 2.03 MW. Meter sealing was also completed for another 2 MW plant from the same company.
Other newly connected plants include:
- 1.2 MW Natanz Solar Plant in Isfahan province
- 244.8 kW Gam Arak Industrial Company plant in Markazi province
- 200 kW Khusf Industrial Park plant in South Khorasan
- 100 kW Jajarm 2 plant, also under a renewable energy contract
In Fars province, the first phase of the 10 MW Kani Godakht Tahmin Solar Plant, with a nominal capacity of 5.1168 MW, was connected to the grid. In Zanjan, the 3 MW Koushkan Transformer Manufacturing plant went online with a nominal capacity of 3.045 MW.
A general view shows solar panels of powerhouse in Tehran, Iran October 11, 2020. Picture taken October 11, 2020. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
