Ardeshir Mezhkouri, CEO of the Iran Electricity Network Management Company, stated on the sidelines of the International Electricity Industry Exhibition that the current capacity of the country's renewable power plants has reached 6,200 megawatts, and it is targeted to increase this figure to 12,000 megawatts. This action is aimed at strengthening energy supply in the winter season, which poses multiple challenges due to increased consumption.
Integrated Energy Management and Sustainable Fuel Supply
Mezhkouri emphasized the importance of integrated management in the energy sector, saying: "The responsible agencies are implementing operational programs to pass the upcoming winter with the least challenges." He stressed that daily coordination with the National Gas Company of Iran is on the agenda to ensure sustainable fuel supply for power plants to minimize potential problems.
Enhancing Resilience and Network Security
The CEO of the Iran Electricity Network Management Company also referred to enhancing resilience and security of the network against technical threats and natural and cyber incidents, adding: "These issues are among our main priorities, and all infrastructures have been designed based on higher-level documents." He also mentioned the capability of using mazut fuel in 15% of power plants, stating: "Although it has a small share, it is currently being used to prevent blackouts. However, we are making every effort to adhere to environmental considerations while using the secondary fuel."
Mezhkouri further added: "Diversifying the production portfolio through renewable energies is the main strategy of the Ministry of Energy to enhance energy security." Planning to increase the capacity of renewable power plants to 12,000 megawatts demonstrates the Ministry of Energy's serious determination to provide sustainable energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
These changes and plans come as the need for more energy and methods of supplying it is increasingly felt with the approach of winter. Therefore, preventive measures and careful planning in this regard can help prevent energy crises.
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