The Deputy Minister of Power and Energy announced the entry of 3,800 megawatts of new power plant capacity into the energy exchange and raised the challenges facing the country's electricity industry. He also pointed out the negative consequences of the gap between the mandated prices and the actual costs on the continuity of investment in this sector.
Capacity Increase and Financial Challenges
This new capacity will be added to the energy exchange to improve the electricity supply situation and respond to the increasing needs of consumers. Given the rising demand for electricity in recent years, introducing this amount of new capacity into the national power grid is considered a necessity. However, the existence of a gap between mandated prices and actual production costs can hinder the attraction of new investments in this industry.
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Warning About Investment
The Deputy Minister of Energy warned that continuing this trend could lead to a decline in service quality and an increase in electricity supply problems. According to him, it is essential for decision-makers in the energy sector to pay more attention to the financial and economic issues of this industry and to take necessary measures to improve the situation. Meanwhile, the increase in production capacity should be planned in a way that leads to profitability, considering the actual market needs.
Alongside this new capacity, attention to environmental issues and the use of renewable energy sources should also be prioritized. Given the existing challenges in the electricity industry, diversifying energy production sources can help improve conditions while also preserving natural resources and reducing pollution.
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