Does Iran still have a nuclear power plant?

Iran has maintained a nuclear energy program dating back to the 1970s. Its Bushehr nuclear power plant still operates in the country’s southeast, near the Persian Gulf.

Does Iran have a solar energy potential?

Iran's climate is diverse, and its central, southern, and southeast regions are situated in the world's ‘Sun Belt’ [16, 24]. Iran's solar energy potential map is presented in Figure 13, which illustrates the country's ideal capability for solar projects.

Is hydroelectric power a renewable alternative in Iran?

Hydroelectric power emerged as a renewable alternative in Iran in the 1950s. Iran, unlike most Middle Eastern states, is home to a vast network of rivers that allowed the country to rapidly scale its hydroelectric infrastructure until the early 2000s. Recent widespread droughts, however, have, greatly reduced Iran’s hydroelectric capacity.

How much bioenergy does Iran produce a year?

Iran generates nearly 15 Mt of solid waste every year. This amount of waste can produce approximately 3 Mt of renewable energy – . TABLE 4. Iran's total potential for bioenergy from animal residues

What waste can be used as a green energy source in Iran?

Agricultural wastes: In various phases of the agricultural process, a large amount of waste is produced, such as weeds, plant leaves, hay, cereals stubble, and garden products. All these remains could be used as green energy sources in Iran.

Is Iran developing a geothermal power plant?

Iran has also begun development on the Middle East’s first geothermal power plant. This “pilot” station in the northwest Iranian province of Ardabil is expected to have an installed capacity of 50 MW.