Iran is without doubt one of the wealthiest countries in terms of energy production. Not only does the Middle Eastern country possess the world’s 2 nd largest natural gas reserves and 4 th largest oil reserves, but its renewables potential is also truly remarkable. As Iran is facing an energy shortage of epic proportions, the government is tapping into its solar and wind potential instead of fossil fuels or nuclear energy. Although there is significant potential, most initiatives have yet to materialize. Iran’s renewables capacity is already 12.92 GW according to IRENA. This is mostly hydropower from the country’s extended network of dams in the mountainous and rainy north. Climate change and an extended period of drought, however, have reduced the flow of water into rivers, which has reduced the country’s power production capacity by 50 percent . Hence, the government has been aiming for an additional source of […]