The Head of the Energy Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce identified reduced investment and the aging of power plants as the root cause of the electricity imbalance in the country and emphasized the need to reform supportive policies and renovate these power plants.
Analysis of the Current Situation of Power Plants
According to the statements of the Head of the Energy Commission, the current condition of the country's power plants has reached a critical stage due to insufficient investment and the aging of equipment. This situation has particularly impacted electricity supply during the hot seasons, creating numerous problems for the public and industries.
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Insufficient investment in previous years has caused many power plants to reach a state of deterioration, preventing them from effectively meeting the country's electricity needs. This aging has not only led to a decrease in electricity production efficiency but has also negatively impacted the safety and stability of the country's electricity network.
Proposed Solutions to Overcome the Imbalance
The Head of the Energy Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce pointed to the necessity of reconstructing and renovating power plant infrastructure to overcome the electricity imbalance. He believes that to attract new investments, supportive policies must be reformed in a way that provides sufficient incentives for investors.
This official emphasized that the renovation of power plants should be carried out using new and advanced technologies to improve performance and increase electricity production capacity. Additionally, creating facilities and financial incentives for investors could serve as an effective solution for attracting the necessary investments in this sector.
Ultimately, the Head of the Energy Commission called for the cooperation of all governmental and private institutions in this regard so that, through synergy and resource sharing, the electricity imbalance can be swiftly resolved and the country's energy security can be guaranteed.
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