What fuel is used to generate electricity in Iran?

Natural gas was the major fuel used to generate electricity in Iran in 2009, accounting for an estimated 56.8% of primary energy demand (PED), followed by oil at 40.8% and hydro power at 1.4%. [citation needed] As of 2010, the average efficiency of power plants in Iran was 38 percent.

Will Iran expand its nuclear power programme to 20 000 MW (e)?

In line with its principal policy and as a major national strategy, Iran is steadily moving ahead with plans to expand its peaceful nuclear power programme to a total capacity of 20 000 MW (e) over the coming decades in order to effectively manage the growing electricity demand along with sustainable economic growth and social development.

Does Iran have a power grid?

Iran's power grid has been connected to seven neighboring countries Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan [citation needed] and annually, exports 5.5 TWh of electricity. [citation needed] Electric power industry in Iran has become self-sufficient in producing the required equipment to build power plants.

Can Iran build a gas turbine?

Iran can manufacture materials for over 80 percent of hydraulic turbines and over 90 percent of gas turbines. In the near future, Iran can become a major player in building power plant with advanced technology (2009). Iran planned to build its first indigenous gas turbines by 2015. [citation needed]