Iran to spend $3 billion on renewable energy power plants: Minister

Iran to invest three billion dollars on constructing renewable energy power plants, says Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian. “Iran intends to launch a large-scale project to construct renewable energy power plants over the sixth Five-Year Development Plan to generate five thousand megawatts of energy in the country,” Chtchian said on Saturday…

Iran, Austria to boost cooperation in renewable energy field

President of the Renewable Energies Technologies Development Headquarter of the Vice Presidency for Science Affairs has reported on a 5-year cooperation roadmap in renewable energies field between Iran and Austria. According to the Media Department of the vice presidency for science and technology affairs, a meeting was held in the…

Envoy: Suitable atmosphere created for foreign investment in Iran

Iranian Ambassador to France Ali Ahani underlined that a good conditions have been provided for investment and production in Iran and exporting the goods abroad. “There is currently a suitable situation in Iran for the French companies to invest and produce in Iran for the consumption of domestic market and…

South African investors willing to make investment in Iran: Ambassador

South African Ambassador to Tehran William Max Whitehead said on wednesday that his country’s investors in the sectors of industry and agriculture are interested in cooperation with their Iranian counterparts. The ambassador made the remarks in a meeting with Governor General of Qazvin province Fereydoun Hemmati. Whitehead said that the…

Iran welcomes Turkey’s investors in renewables

Bilateral renewable energy trade between Turkey and Iran is welcome to benefit both and other countries in the region, according to Iranian deputy energy minister. Houshang Falahatian told Anadolu Agency Monday in an exclusive interview that after sanctions were lifted against Iran, the country has drawn a lot of interest…

Contract to build solar power plant in Northern Khorasan signed

Joint venture investment will be made for construction of solar power plnt in Northern Khorasan province. Executive works to build the solar power plants will start in the next three and four weeks. Managing Director of North Khorasan Electricity Distribution Company Alireza Sabori said that a contract was signed to…

Europeans keen to invest in Iran’s renewable energy sector: EWEA chief

TEHRAN – Giles Dickson, the CEO of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), said that renowned European companies are keen to invest in Iran’s renewable energy sector, especially in wind energy sphere. Dickson made the remarks in an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times on the sidelines of the 4th…

Iran seeking to absorb investments for its energy sectors

Iran’s Charged Affairs in London Mohammad Hassan Habibzadeh said Iran is seeking to absorb investments for its energy sectors. Addressing “The Growing Economies Energy Forum” here on Thursday, he said Iran will be offering appropriate conditions to the investors interested in the area. Noting that the Islamic Republic is planning…

Slovakia Ready for nuclear, new energy, waste management ties with Iran

Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic Vazil Hudak said that Bratislava is ready to cooperate with Tehran in nuclear, new and renewable energy, and waste management. Speaking in the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture here on Monday, he said that Slovakia can assist Iran to increase…

Finland keen on investment in clean technology, environment in Iran

Finland official said on Saturday that companies active in the fields of clean technologies, renewable energy and water and waste water industry are to visit Iran to consider grounds for investment and joint cooperation. Project Director of Finland Trade Development Organization Luta Iroma said that Minister of Agriculture and Environment…