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of Electrical Power Generation in Iran
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The
first electrical power
generator of Iran was
bought by Nasseredin
Shah to be utilized in
one of his palaces for
lightening. |
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A
12 hp and 120 volt power
generator was installed
in Imam Reza's Holy shrine
in Mashhad. |
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The
first public electric
power service –a 400
kW (220/380 V) – was
established in Tehran. |
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The
first public 6,400 MW
power plant was commissioned
in Tehran.
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Hydroelectric
management authority
was created by the Iranian
government.
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The
electric power industry
was nationalized.
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The
installed capacity of
the power plants throughout
the country increased
to 17,952 MW.
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The
nominal power generation
of power plants reached
25,205 MW.
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Presently,
there are mainly two kinds of power
plants in Iran: hydraulic and thermal
power plants. Power generation
through hydro power plants has
reached the value of 6,556 MW by
the end of 1385 (March 2007), which
is 14.5% of total power generation
(45,111 MW) in the country.
Development of Power Generation
in the Country
Power generation has been
developing through the past
years. The
nominal power generation
was more than
40000 MW in 2006, approximately
two times more than that
of 1996; along with this
development,
hydro power generation has
also
been
increased and produces almost
15% of total generated power
in 2006.
Future Power Generation Plans
Iran power generation capacity
is planned to reach 71,675 MW by
the year 2013.
Hydro Power Plants of Iran
Currently, there are about 83
active hydro power plants in power
generation networks across the
country. Among these, the most
important and biggest ones are
located in the Khuzestan province,
due the construction of large dams
in this province.
There are also some projects under
study and constructions that are
planned to join the network in
the next development plans of the
government.
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Name
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Generated
Power (MW)
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Major
Hydro Power Plants
in Operation
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Karun
3
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2000
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Karun
1(Shahid Abbaspour)
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2000
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Masjed
Soleiman(phase 1)
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1000
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Dez
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520
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Karkheh
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400
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Amir
Kabir
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90
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Sefid
Rud
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87.5
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Maun
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75
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Major Hydro
Power Plants under
Construction
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Masjed
Soleiman (extension
phase)
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1000
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Karun
4
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1000
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Siahbisheh
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1000
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Gotvand
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1000
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Seimareh
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480
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Rudbar-e-Lorestan
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450
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Major
Hydro Power Plants
Under Study
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Bakhtiari
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1500
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Godarpir/Garsha
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1000
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Karun
2
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1000
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Khersan
2
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580
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Lyro
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470
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Khersan
1
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390
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Zalaki
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340
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Khersan
3
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300
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Khoran-Bouzan
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280
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Aras
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270
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Pa-alam
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200
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Karun
5
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200
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Bazoft
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200
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Ghezel
Ozan
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200
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Tang-e-Mashoureh
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166
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Zohrreh
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150
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Sardasht
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150
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Narvan Arra’s Role in Power Plant
Projects
Narvan Arra has been active in forming
and managing the EPC group of contractors,
designers, consultant engineers, bankers
and financers able to participate in
major hydroelectric power plant projects
for the Iran
Ministry of Energy.
In 1997 Narvan Arra
formed a consortium to undertake Marun
I hydroelectric power plant for Khuzestan
Water and Power Authority (Iran
Ministry of Energy Affiliated Units). The project
is financed through Export Credit Agencies
(ECA) for the mechanical package from
CESCE of Spain and electrical package,
Hermes of Germany.
Project Organization
Chart
Narvan Arra has acted
as the team co-coordinator and local
project manager providing support and
services both to GE Energy UK and Scott
Wilson in the areas of :
- Commercial and contractual arrangements
- Technical liaison and local project
management
- Management of local sub-contracts
- Co-ordination of local manufacturing
- Logistical support
- Maintenance support
The plant was completed
and handed over to KWPA in December 2004
and consequently Narvan Arra was appointed
by GE
Energy to project manage, co-ordinate
and provide services required for smooth
and seamless operation of the plant during
the warranty period.
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