Two Small Hydropower Plants Launched in Markazi Province

Two small hydroelectric power plants in Markazi Province were launched Tuesday to improve network stability and expand production of clean energy.
Both stations are located in Mahalat County. A 4.8 megawatt plant is situated in Jardijan village and a 3 MW plant is in Larijan village, the Energy Ministry news website Paven reported.
Built by private companies, the two plants cost $6 million.
The plant in Jardijan has a capacity to generate 40 gigawatt hours of electricity per year and the one in Larijan can produce 25 gigawatt hours annually.