Will Iran add 500MW of solar power by next year?

By bne Tehran bureau Iran plans to add 500MW of solar power capacity by the end of the current Iranian year, as part of a broader initiative to expand its renewable energy infrastructure by more than 4,000MW by next year, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi announced on December 20.

How much solar power does Iran have?

Iran's existing solar capacity stands at 1,200MW, but the planned expansion could push that figure to between 3,000 and 4,000MW by next year, marking a substantial increase in the country's renewable energy portfolio.

How much sunlight does Iran get a year?

Iran receives more than 300 sunny days per year with solar radiation averaging 2,200 kilowatt-hours per square metre annually, making it one of the region's most promising markets for solar energy development. More than two-thirds of the country's territory receives enough sunlight to support utility-scale solar installations.

How much water does Iran use a day?

'While water-rich countries like Germany have a daily water consumption of 140 litres per person, in Iran, this figure reaches 270 litres,' Aref said, highlighting Isfahan's relatively efficient consumption of 160 litres per day (lpd) as a potential model for other regions.