Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Funding Information: EUR 350 million to be allocated by the Ministry of Energy EUR 100 million is expected to be financed by the private sector, and EUR 300 million to be financed through international organisations, FDI, and other foreign financial sources.

Targets: By 2010, total installed capacity of renewable energy will reach 500 MW. This includes small-scale hydro power (80 MW), wind power (250 MW), solar thermal power (17.25 MW), photovoltaic (3 MW), geothermal (100 MW), and solar thermal (50 MWh).

References: http://www.ren21.net/iap/commitment.asp?id=86 http://www.iranenergy.org.ir
http://www.moe.org.ir