Electricity

Iran'.s electricity industry ranks 14th in the world in terms of output and 19th in terms of consumption.

The two power contracts between Iran and Russia are worth several billion dollars.

Iran has so far sealed cooperation agreements with Russia’s Inter RAO – Export for running a rehabilitation project in Ramin Power Plant.

The thermal power plant in Hormozgan will have 40% more electricity production capacity.

Iran currently ranks 6th or 7th in the world as regards power plant building .

The Energy Ministry aims to build new power plants to generate 25.000 MW by 2021.

Iran has high potential to develop wind and solar energy.

Iran has the highest capacities to supply the EU with their electricity demands.

Iran has the highest potentials to develop its wind and solar renewable energies.

Iran is turning to renewable energy forms in order to avoid the side effects of generating power in traditional ways.