Thermal Power Output Increases

An estimated 359 billion kilowatt-hours of power have been produced over the last 12 months, of which 91% were generated in thermal power stations, director of planning at TPPHC said.
“Of the total output [359 billion kWH], close to 326 billion kWh were produced by thermal [steam, gas and combined-cycle] power stations, indicating an 8% rise compared to a year ago,” Omid Abdolmaleki was also quoted as saying by IRNA.
Giving a breakdown, the official said of the 326 billion kWh, steam-powered plants, gas-powered stations and combined-cycle plants generated 84 billion kWh, 59 billion kWh and 183 billion kWh respectively in the 12-month period.