Abbas Aliabadi, the Minister of Energy, reported on the challenges of energy supply during the winter season on the sidelines of the inauguration of electricity industry projects in Mashhad, urging the public to assist in overcoming potential energy imbalances through consumption management and savings.
Challenges of Energy Supply in Winter
The Minister of Energy expressed regret over the impact of the American-Zionist war on the country's energy production capacity, announcing that part of this capacity has been restored and another part is being compensated. He stated, "We need the cooperation of the public to successfully navigate this imbalance."
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Achieving Indigenous Technology
Aliabadi also announced the success of domestic engineers in designing and constructing the first completely indigenous wind turbine suitable for the country's climate, considering this achievement a national honor. He emphasized that this turbine has been designed using the knowledge and capabilities of domestic experts and can play a significant role in the country's power generation portfolio.
He also referred to the country's power generation capacity, stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran is unparalleled in the region in the production of renewable and thermal power plants. The country's power generation capacity has exceeded 10,000 megawatts with the commissioning of recent projects over the past two years.
Measures to Reduce Electricity Network Losses
The Minister of Energy continued by mentioning the actions taken to reduce electricity network losses, stating, "The development of transmission lines and substations is a serious priority for the Ministry of Energy." He added that three large substations have been developed and commissioned in Khorasan Razavi, and another substation will be inaugurated tomorrow in Gonabad County.
Aliabadi also emphasized the importance of attracting investment to advance infrastructure projects, stating, "Success in simultaneously utilizing both domestic and foreign capacities is very important in the current economic conditions of the country."
Management of Water and Hydropower Resources
The Minister of Energy stated regarding the status of the country's water resources that planning for water resource management is conducted in accordance with rainfall levels, and to achieve the goals of electricity production from hydropower plants, appropriate water storage behind dams is necessary.
In conclusion, Aliabadi announced that three electricity projects have been inaugurated today (October 8) in Mashhad with his presence.
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