TEHRAN – More than 22 megawatts of solar power capacity has been connected to Iran’s national electricity grid across six provinces over the past three months, reflecting the continued expansion of renewable energy projects, state media reported.

A total of 10 solar power plants became operational during the months of Aban, Azar and Dey, with projects coming online in Isfahan, Khorasan, Hamedan, Markazi, Zanjan and Fars provinces, according to data from the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).

Several plants with capacities ranging from 100 kilowatts to two megawatts were connected under guaranteed power purchase schemes or through the green electricity board of the Iran Energy Exchange.

Larger projects included the first phase of a 10-megawatt solar plant in Fars province and a three-megawatt facility in Zanjan.

SATBA said the sealing of power plant meters, the final step before commercial operation, has accelerated in recent months following faster project implementation and grid connection procedures.

Under Energy Ministry regulations, meter sealing is carried out after technical inspections are completed, allowing electricity generation to be formally recorded for monitoring and financial settlement.

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