BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 6. Iran intends to
reach a total of 4,800 megawatts of renewable energy-based
electricity generation by the end of next year (March 20, 2026),
aiming for a substantial increase in capacity, the head of Iran’s
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) Mohsen
Tarztalab told reporters, Trend reports.
According to him, currently, Iran’s renewable energy-powered
electricity stations have a capacity of over 1,450 megawatts, with
expectations to increase this figure to 1,800 megawatts by the end
of this year.
Tarztalab also highlighted the implementation of various
measures to manage electricity consumption in residential areas,
industry, and other sectors. These include mandatory adherence to
energy efficiency standards, the introduction of energy consumption
norms for household appliances, and the application of industrial
process standards.
“It is forecasted that through these planned measures, long-term
electricity consumption could be reduced by up to 10,000
megawatts,” he added.
The deputy minister further emphasized that the current
government has set a target to increase electricity production at
power plants by 30,000 megawatts. He added that all relevant
government bodies, the parliament, and the private sector are
expected to contribute towards achieving this goal.
According to SATBA, prior to these developments, Iran’s
renewable energy-based power generation capacity stood at 1,317
megawatts, with solar power plants contributing a potential of 608
megawatts.
