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Iran’s renewables output nearly doubled MOM

The Iranian Energy Ministry says electricity generation from renewable sources nearly doubled in March compared to February.

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Iran private sector to boost renewable power generation

Renewable power stations with a total capacity of 900 megawatts will come on stream by 2025, Ghadir Energy Investment Company, a member of the Power Generation Companies Syndicate, said.

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Iran to install 550k rooftop solar units until 2025

The Iranian Energy Ministry aims to install a total of 550,000 rooftop solar units as part of its push to expand the renewable capacity in the country.

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Iran’s first PV cell, panel production firm operational

Iran’s first photovoltaic cell and panel manufacturing company in Khomein County, Markazi Province, became operational with the help of the private sector, managing director of Mana Energy Pak Company said.

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Construction of Iran’s biggest solar farm underway

Construction of Iran’s largest solar farm has begun in the north of Fars Province, the governor said.

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Iran opens 10 major energy projects worth of $100 million

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has opened 10 major energy projects with an investment of 19 trillion rials (nearly $100 million) as his administrative government presses ahead with finishing key infrastructure facilities across the country.

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Six new solar plants to come online in southern Iran

Six new solar plants will come online in Fars province in southern Iran Thursday, marking another watershed in the country’s path to a decarbonized energy system and expanding its renewable portfolio.

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Iran dominates Mideast’s renewable power capacity: Agency

Iran dominated the Middle East’s renewable production capacity which rose 13 percent to 22,710 megawatts (MW) last year, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says.

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$12.3b of Foreign Finance for Iran Electricity Industry

Foreign investors have finalized $12.3 billion worth of contracts in Iran’s power sector, the energy minister said in an interview with the state television on Sunday.

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Iranian, Norwegian firms sign solar power project deal

Norwegian solar modules manufacturer Saga Energy has signed an agreement with Iran’s Amin Energy Developers for setting up a 2-gigawatt solar power project in the country, a report said.

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