As part of this strategy, NPC officials visited the facilities of Mana
Energy Pak, a domestic knowledge-based firm producing advanced solar panels,
along with the country’s largest operational solar power plant, NPC’s Energy
Optimization Director announced on Saturday.
“The shift toward solar and other renewable energy sources is a
strategic move to address fuel imbalances and to free up natural gas currently
used in power generation for more value-added applications in petrochemicals,”
said NPC’s Director of Optimization, Rabani. He noted that this transition
supports national sustainability goals and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
Iran’s active solar capacity within the petrochemical sector currently
stands at 50 megawatts and is projected to reach 400 megawatts by the end of
the year. Rabani added that the long-term vision targets an expansion to 9,000
megawatts, contingent on easing regulatory constraints and ensuring reliable
gas offset mechanisms tied to grid electricity output.
Participants also toured the 100-MW solar farm — the largest currently
operational in Iran — gaining insights into local solar manufacturing
capabilities and infrastructure integration challenges.
Mana Energy Pak showcased its capacity to produce high-efficiency
N-Type panels with 730-watt output per unit and an annual production capability
of 1,800 megawatts, in line with leading international standards.
Representatives from major holdings including TAPICO, Petrofarhang,
and Parsian Oil & Gas Development Group joined the event, which facilitated
industry-wide dialogue on domestic solar innovation and network integration
hurdles.