Iran intends to reach a total of 4,800 megawatts of renewable energy-based electricity generation by the end of next year (March 20, 2026), aiming for a substantial increase in capacity, the head of Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) Mohsen Tarztalab told reporters, Trend reports.

According to him, currently, Iran’s renewable energy-powered electricity stations have a capacity of over 1,450 megawatts, with expectations to increase this figure to 1,800 megawatts by the end of this year.

Tarztalab also highlighted the implementation of various measures to manage electricity consumption in residential areas, industry, and other sectors. These include mandatory adherence to energy efficiency standards, the introduction of energy consumption norms for household appliances, and the application of industrial process standards.

"It is forecasted that through these planned measures, long-term electricity consumption could be reduced by up to 10,000 megawatts," he added.