Iran is the only wind turbine maker in Middle East

Sunday, 10 Aug 2008

MNA reported that Iran is the only country in the Middle East that produces wind turbines.

The report cited Mr Yusef Armudeli MD of Renewable Energy Organization of Iran as saying that “Based on our studies, it’s possible to install wind turbines with the capacity to produce 10,000 megawatts of electricity in Iran.”

He also noted that the wind turbines in Manjil and Binalud are currently producing 128 MW.

He explained that “Wind power plants in Iran are annually producing 180 million KW per hour.”