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The project is part of efforts to raise the low share of renewable sources in Iran'.s power industry that is highly dependent on fossil fuels.

Hydro power constitutes almost 15%. or about 12.000 MW of Iran’s total installed power generation capacity of 76.000 MW.

Data show that barely 240 megawatts. or just around 0.3% of Iran'.s total electricity supplies come from renewable sources.

The country’s electricity industry ranks 14th in the world and first in the Middle East in terms of electricity generation.

Iran is the world’s third leading country in dam construction with 200 contracting companies.

Iran has the capacity to raise hydroelectric power production to 30.000 MW.

Export of Iran'.s electricity to Iraq is about 1500 megawatts.

Iran has pledged to increase the share of renewables in its power mix to 7.500 MW by 2030.

Iran'.s power grid is linked to 7 neighbors and these electricity links will soon be connected to Georgia and Russia.

Khuzestan water and wastewater mega project needs foreign direct investment.