Why does Iran have a low storage capacity?

In terms of storage, the low installed capacities can be explained by the fact that Iran has a high availability of RE sources, particularly wind energy, solar PV and hydropower, which can produce electricity all-year-round (Fig. 6). The total storage capacities soar from 9.7 TWh in the country-wide scenario to 110.9 TWh in the integrated scenario.

Is there a lithium reserve in Iran?

Ebrahim Ali Molabeigi Iran’s minister of Industry announces “the discovery of the first lithium reserve estimated to be 8.5 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) in Hamedan province signalling positive news of the possibility of other reserves in the western Iranian region”.

Could Iran's lithium reserves be a game-changer for China?

In this ongoing chess match over the security of lithium supply chains, Iran’s lithium reserves mark a potential game-changer for China’s present reliance on foreign suppliers such as Australia, Brazil, Canada and Zimbabwe, which make up 70–74% of its lithium imports.

Could Iran's lithium reserves disrupt global power dynamics?

Iran’s lithium reserves are still veiled in mystery, yet they carry the potential to disrupt the existing power dynamics in the global lithium race.

How much energy does Iran use per capita?

Iran is one of the most energy intensive countries of the world with per capita energy consumption of 35.2 MWh/capita (IEA 2016; Duro 2015; Tofigh and Abedian 2016). Energy use in Iran is inefficient mainly due to huge energy subsidies by the government.

What is Iran's energy policy?

Recently, the Iranian government has focused on RE use in different economic sectors (SUNA 2016a) and Iran’s energy policy has changed from one dominated by oil to a diverse energy supply with more sustainable resources (Helio International 2006), as well as nuclear power.