Iran to Build over 10,000-MW Renewable Power Plants Using Finance Scheme: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will construct renewable power plants with teh capacity to generate 10,500 megawatts of electricity through financing scheme, the head of Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) announced on Sunday.
Speaking in an interview with IRNA, Mahmoud Kamani said efforts will be made to get licenses needed for the construction of the renewable power plants through the financing scheme.
The deputy energy minister went on to say that these power plants will be constructed in 2024 and 2025 after getting the necessary legal licenses.
Kamani called on all responsible bodies and organizations to help in the construction of the power plants.
Development of the renewable power plants will help reduce both the consumption of fossil fuels and air pollution, he said, adding, “Currently, all countries in the world are making their utmost efforts to replace fossil fuels with renewable energies and Iran should move in this direction in line with reducing air pollutants.”
