Khuzestan’s Dependence on Hydropower a Cause for Concern

As long as the lion’s share of Khuzestan Province’s electricity needs are met by hydroelectric dams, the region will continue to grapple with power shortage, a deputy energy minister said.
“Electricity generation from hydroelectric systems is subject to changes in water levels in dams, so they cannot be a reliable source when rainfall is subjected to seasonal fluctuations," Homayoun Haeri was also quoted as saying by ISNA.
The oil-rich province is too dependent on hydropower plants and this has caused major problems. As a result, the Energy Ministry plans to raise the number of thermal power stations in the region, he added.