Yazd Playing Leading Role in Solar Power Output

Solar power production in central Yazd Province will reach 100 megawatts by the end of this fiscal year in March, managing director of Yazd Regional Electricity Company said.
“There are seven solar power plants in the province producing 58.5 MW. Three more photovoltaic stations are being constructed that upon completion by the yearend will add 41.5 MW to the provincial capacity,” the Energy Ministry news portal Paven quoted Mohammad Hassan Sabbaghzadegan as saying.
Another 18 solar projects with total capacity of 310 MW are underway. These are estimated to cost $16 million and will join the grid by 2022.