Two 230/63 transmission substations in Ardakan and Behabad counties became operational simultaneously with the help of the private sector to stabilize power supply in the area.
“Close to 100,000 meters of low-and medium-pressure cables have been installed as part of the projects.”
According to the official, the central Yazd Province currently has 73,000 electricity subscribers. Yazd is an industrial region and almost 75% of the power in the province are used by industries. It is one of Iran's well-known centers for textile, ceramic and construction material production. It is also a major tourist attraction.
The provincial capital, Yazd, has the highest solar power output in the country. With 3,200 plus sunlight hours in a year, the world's largest adobe city is suitable for harnessing solar power as it is situated near an oasis where two deserts meet, namely Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut, the latter known as one of the hottest places on earth.
Solar radiation in Iran is estimated to be about 1,800 to 2,200 kilowatt-hours per cubic meter annually, which is higher than the global average. Studies show renewable investments in Iran are profitable. Therefore, the Energy Ministry plans to raise annual renewable energy output to 5,000 MW in four years with the participation of private companies.
In the first quarter of 2020, the global use of renewable energy was 1.5% higher than in Q1 of 2019, according to the International Energy Agency's recent report.
