Hossein Afshin stated at the signing ceremony of a memorandum between the Organization for Optimization and Strategic Management of Energy, the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy of the Presidency, and the Innovation and Prosperity Fund that this collaboration will lead to reduced energy consumption and support for innovative technologies.
Agreement to solve the energy consumption issue
Afshin expressed at the ceremony: "About a month and a half ago, we agreed in a meeting to collaborate on solving the energy consumption issue. This area has vast capacities, and solutions for reducing consumption range from simple actions to advanced technologies."
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Creating a market for knowledge-based products
The Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy pointed out the role of this memorandum in developing the market for knowledge-based companies, saying: "This memorandum can create a market for knowledge-based companies so that researchers and technologists can turn their ideas into usable products and services."
Afshin also referred to the existing challenges in energy consumption in the country and stated: "Even with increased energy production, if consumption is not managed properly, we will have to continuously increase production. Therefore, part of the mission of this memorandum is to create and stimulate the market for products and services that help reduce energy consumption."
Support for innovative products and technologies
The Vice President for Science continued: "If a product is produced in the country and its energy rating can be improved and consumption reduced through technology enhancement, there is a possibility of supporting it. Additionally, the use of smart technologies and new technologies to reduce energy consumption is another focus of this program."
He also explained regarding the reduction of the country's gas production capacity due to international issues: "Our optimistic estimate is that about 130 million cubic meters of the country's gas production will decrease. Therefore, I urge the people and all consumers to save gas as we approach the cold season."
Afshin emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating: "This agreement marks the starting point for private sector participation, and companies can submit their proposals regarding facilities and facilitative mechanisms that help increase their role in reducing energy consumption."
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