Geothermal pilot project in Iran to become reality
Nomads in the Sabalan mountains in Ardebil province, Iran (source: flickr/ ninara, creative commons)
Alexander Richter
2 Jan 2015
A geothermal pilot project for a 5 MW power plant in Iran is closer to reality than ever, with several wells drilled and temperatures of 240 degrees Celsius.
With nearly 4 decades of talking about a geothermal project in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country now seems closer than ever to see a geothermal project see the light of day.
Referring to the country’s news agency (IRNA), Iran Frontpage reported on the story.
Yousef Armodeli, the Managing Director of the Renewable Energy Organization of Iran says, “Fifteen wells have already been drilled, and seven have run into geothermal reserves; with temperatures at 240?C, they are highly efficient. Feasibility studies suggest the potential of electricity production in the region under study [that is to say Meshkinshahr] stands at about 250 MW.
In Phase One of the project to develop the geothermal field, a pilot 5MW geothermal power plant is expected to be set up. First though, we need to build a plant to turn thermal energy into electricity. An Iranian contractor which has won the tender to build the plant and its turbines is already working on it. The power station will be operational in two years to generate 5MW of electricity.”
Source: Iran Frontpage
