What fuel is used to generate electricity in Iran?

Natural gas was the major fuel used to generate electricity in Iran in 2009, accounting for an estimated 56.8% of primary energy demand (PED), followed by oil at 40.8% and hydro power at 1.4%. [citation needed] As of 2010, the average efficiency of power plants in Iran was 38 percent.

How many thermal power plants are there in Iran?

In 2015, Iran and Russia signed an agreement regarding the construction of eight thermal power plants in Iran, with a total installed capacity of 2,800 Megawatts (MW). The investment per MW will be $3.57 million ($10 billion in total).

Does Iran have a power grid?

Iran's power grid has been connected to seven neighboring countries Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan [citation needed] and annually, exports 5.5 TWh of electricity. [citation needed] Electric power industry in Iran has become self-sufficient in producing the required equipment to build power plants.

Can Iran build a gas turbine?

Iran can manufacture materials for over 80 percent of hydraulic turbines and over 90 percent of gas turbines. In the near future, Iran can become a major player in building power plant with advanced technology (2009). Iran planned to build its first indigenous gas turbines by 2015. [citation needed]