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Grid Storages in Iran
Iran has 2 grid storages mapped on the OverWatts open energy atlas — the 37th-largest fleet of the 58 countries that hold any, and 0.2% of the world's mapped total. Of these, 1 operating and 1 under construction or proposed. The largest is Siahbishe hydroelectric plant (1.0 GW).
The largest owner-operators are Iran Water and Power Resources Development Co (2) — Iran Water and Power Resources Development Co alone is named on 100% of them. 1 is in the pipeline, led by Azad Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant (510 MW), under construction.
2
Grid Storage in Iran
#37
of 58 countries
1
In construction / proposed
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Largest grid storages in Iran
- Siahbishe hydroelectric plant1.0 GW · 2013
- Azad Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant510 MW · 2027 · construction
Who owns Iran's grid storages
Counts an asset once per company named as its owner or operator; a joint venture counts for each partner.
Under construction & proposed
- Azad Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant510 MW · 2027 · construction
How Iran compares · grid storages by country
Frequently asked
- How many grid storages are there in Iran?
- OverWatts maps 2 grid storages in Iran — 0.2% of the world's mapped total, the 37th-largest national fleet of the 58 countries with any.
- What is the largest grid storage in Iran?
- Siahbishe hydroelectric plant, at 1.0 GW, operated by Iran Water and Power Resources Development.
- Who owns the grid storages in Iran?
- Iran Water and Power Resources Development Co is named as owner or operator on the most — 2 of 2 (100%). Next are .
- What new grid storages are being built in Iran?
- 1 project is under construction or proposed. The largest is Azad Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant (510 MW).