Production of Electricity by Iran's Thermal Power Plants Exceeds 255 Million MWh in 8 Months
Thermal power plants played a pivotal role in meeting the country's energy demands, accounting for a substantial 93 percent of the total power generation during the eight-month period, Namazi said, adding, "This underscores the critical role that thermal power plays in meeting Iran's energy needs."
He noted that from the total electricity generation, combined cycle units specifically contributed 137 million MWh, reflecting a notable four-percent increase compared to the same period last year.
“Also, the share of gas units in the eight-month electricity production this year was 60 million MWh, and the share of steam units was 58 million MWh,” Namazi said.
Earlier, in November, Iranian energy ministry had announced plans to add 7,000 MWh to the country’s electricity generation capacity in the next two years.
“Based on forecasts and the (planned) execution of expansion projects, more than 7,000 megawatts of electricity will be added to the country’s generation capacity,” Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian said.
Meantime, Iranian Deputy Energy Minister for Electricity Affairs Homayoun Ha’eri indicated that the planned capacity expansion for the next Persian calendar year is estimated to be 7.787 GW.
He added that Iran will build 3.026 GW of new thermal power plant capacity in the year to March 2024, adding that another 2.245 GW of capacity will be created in the existing power plants through boosting production processes or repairs.
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