Iran Begins Synchronizing Power Grid with Russia
“The initial synchronization with Russia has been carried out and we will perform technical works to synchronize electricity networks of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia to be able to have electricity link-up with Russia,” Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian said.
He added that Tehran wants to stabilize its electricity supplies through a link to the Russian power network, adding that his ministry is currently bolstering its technical capabilities to expand the project.
Experts say a synchronization of power grids of Iran and Russia will enable Iran to launch electricity exports to Qatar and other countries in the region.
Iran is a major supplier of electricity to Iraq and Afghanistan while it exchanges electricity with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan during peak demand days.
Energy ministry authorities say electricity exports to Arab countries of the Persian Gulf and others in the Middle East region will become possible if Iranian and Russian power grids are synchronized.
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