Iran Dedicates Over 2,000 Hectares For Solar Farms In Push For Renewable Energy

Farshad Moghimi, the Head of Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO), announced the allocation of 2,178 hectares of land for the establishment of solar farms nationwide. The ISIPO’s top priority is to facilitate the necessary infrastructure for constructing solar power plants. Moghimi revealed plans to launch two specialized solar parks by the upcoming Ten-Day Dawn, commemorating the Islamic Revolution’s victory from February 1-11.

In the ninth Iranian calendar month Azar (ended December 21, 2023), Iranian renewable power plants generated 125 million kilowatt-hours, resulting in significant savings. The utilization of renewable energy prevented the consumption of 34 million cubic meters of natural gas, saved 28 million liters of water, and avoided the emission of 70,000 tons of Greenhouse Gases (GHG).

Under the current government administration since August 2021, Iran has seen accelerated development in renewable power plants. New investment packages and strategies have been introduced by the Energy Ministry to attract capital for additional renewable projects, leading to a total capacity of 1,085 MW.

The head of the country’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA), Mahmoud Kamani, highlighted the consistent increase in the capacity of renewable power plants. Ongoing projects are expected to further boost this capacity. The Energy Ministry has made preparations for constructing renewable power plants with a total capacity of 6,900 MW, aiming to add 5,400 MW within the next Iranian calendar year, starting late March 2024.

SATBA’s head called upon private investors to participate in constructing 4,500 MW of solar power plants within seven months, emphasizing the government’s support and available infrastructure. An MOU signed between SATBA and Iran National Innovation Fund (INIF) will provide facilities amounting to 3 trillion rials (approximately $6 million) for small-scale projects in renewable energy over the next five years.