Will Iran's solar factory be the first in the Middle East?

The factory will be the first in Iran or the wider Middle East region to produce silicon solar cells. Though several countries in the region have made big steps in developing renewable energy projects, and there has been some appetite for local manufacturing, this has so far not grown beyond a few module assembly facilities.

Does Iran have a solar farm?

Loading Iran allocates 2,178 hectares of land for solar farms, aiming to launch two specialized solar parks by February 2024. The move aligns with the country's commitment to renewable energy, leading to significant savings in natural gas consumption and water usage.

What is Iran's first solar cell factory?

The factory, operated by Tehran headquartered company Mana Energy Pak, will be among the first in the region to produce silicon solar cells. Officals and media attended the opening of Iran's first solar cell factory, operated by Mana Energy Pak, on Dec. 23.

What will satba's new solar plant do for Iran?

According to SATBA, further phases already under construction will increase the factory’s PV module capacity to 1.5GW by the end of 2023. The factory will be the first in Iran or the wider Middle East region to produce silicon solar cells.

How many kilowatt-hours did Iranian renewable power plants generate?

In the ninth Iranian calendar month Azar (ended December 21, 2023), Iranian renewable power plants generated 125 million kilowatt-hours, resulting in significant savings.

Where is a 150MW silicon cell factory located in Iran?

Last week saw the opening of a 150MW silicon cell production line close to the city of Khomeini in western Iran. An announcement from the government’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) states that the factory was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by Iran’s Minister of Energy Ali Akbar Mehrabian, and other officials.