Absence of Diverse Energy Mix Harms Iran’s Energy Security

Iran’s energy security is at stake not only due to lack of a diverse energy mix but also because of the Oil Ministry’s inability to supply thermal power stations with sufficient natural gas, a professor at Sharif University of Technology said.
“The construction of thermal power plants must come to an end, as there are much better alternatives to generate power, one of which is renewable resources that are found in abundance in this country,” ILNA also quoted Hashem Oraee as saying. 
“The more gas-powered facilities are built, the more problems will be created as Iran’s natural gas output capacity will not change over the next decade,” he added, noting that the diversification of Iran’s energy mix should be a top priority, otherwise power cuts and gas shortage will be a norm despite massive investment.