What type of energy is used in Iran?

Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Iran: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?

How much energy does Iran produce?

The total production of all electric energy producing facilities is 361 bn kWh, which is 114 percent of the country's own usage. Despite this, Iran trades energy with foreign countries. Along with pure consumption, the production, imports and exports play an important role. Back to overview: Iran

What is Iran's energy supply?

In 2020, the Total Energy Supply (TES) in Iran was primarily sourced from oil and gas, with gas being the predominant contributor at 69% and oil at 29%. Nuclear power and renewable sources each accounted for 1% of the nation's TES.

What does the Ministry of energy do in Iran?

The Ministry of Energy (Persian: وزارت نیرو Vezârat-e Niru) regulates and manages the implementation of policies applicable to energy, electricity, water, and wastewater services in Iran. Developed on 17 October 1936 (before the current constitution of Iran (1979)), the ministry was established to provide electricity to the city of Tehran.

How much energy is generated by hydropower in Iran?

Since it is not possible to clearly determine the amount of generated energy, all energy from hydropower is displayed separately. In 2021, renewable energy accounted for around 0.9 percent of actual total consumption in Iran. The following chart shows the percentage share from 1990 to 2021:

What role does energy play in Iranian politics?

Energy plays an important role in Iranian politics. Robert Baer in his 2008 book The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower argued that Iran had attained the status of an energy superpower and was on its way to become a military-political superpower.