Iran Connects First Domestically Built 2-Megawatt Wind Turbine to National Grid
The energy minister announced the milestone as part of Iran's push to expand domestically manufactured renewable energy capacity.
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Iran has connected its first fully domestically designed and manufactured 2-megawatt wind turbine to the national electricity grid, the country's energy minister announced, according to Mehr News.
The turbine represents a milestone for Iran's renewable energy sector, marking the first time a wind turbine of this scale built entirely within the country has been linked to the national grid.
A step toward domestic manufacturing
The announcement highlights Iran's efforts to build domestic capacity in renewable energy technology, an area where the country has sought greater self-sufficiency amid international sanctions that have limited access to imported equipment.
Details on the turbine's exact location, the manufacturer involved, or plans for further domestically produced turbines were not included in the available source material.
The connection of the turbine to the national grid adds a data point to Iran's broader renewable energy development efforts, which have included both wind and solar projects in recent years.
Sources
- 1st homemade 2-MW wind turbine linked to Iran’s Natl. grid — Mehr News (Iran)
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