By: Energetica India

Iran’s renewable energy capacity has surged to 1,561.66 MW by the end of February 2025, as the country ramps up efforts to address power imbalances and expand its clean energy footprint.

Amid a widening electricity supply-demand gap, the 14th administration has intensified initiatives to enhance solar and wind power generation. Recently, President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed the government’s commitment to renewable energy, announcing that funding for new solar projects has been secured. He urged contractors and stakeholders to expedite development, vowing to remove obstacles hindering progress.

According to the Energy Ministry, solar power remains the dominant source in Iran’s renewable energy mix, accounting for 810.03 MW (60 percent) of total capacity. Wind energy follows at 376.3 MW (29 percent), while small hydropower plants contribute 104.04 MW (8 percent). Other sources include biomass power plants (22.13 MW, 2 percent ) and expansion turbines (9.6 MW, 1 percent ).

Despite these advancements, renewables still represent only 0.7 percent of Iran’s total electricity generation. However, officials emphasise that further expansion is in progress, with plans to boost capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.