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Forough Kavir 100 MW Solar Power Plant

Khezrabad, Yazd, Iran

The Forough Kavir Solar Power Plant, located in Khezrabad, Yazd Province, with an initial capacity of 40 MW, is the largest solar power plant in Yazd.

Forough Kavir 100 MW Solar Power Plant
Ongoing Projects

Forough Kavir 100 MW Solar Power Plant

• The Forough Kavir Solar Power Plant, located in Khezrabad, Yazd Province, with an initial capacity of 40 MW, is the largest solar power plant in Yazd.
• The project, built with an investment of over €50 million from Chadormalu’s internal resources, produces more than 190 million kWh of clean electricity annually and feeds it into the national grid.
• Operating this power plant represents a significant step toward sustainable development, the use of renewable energy, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, while paving the way for the company’s move toward green steel production and export.

  • Project typeOngoing Projects
  • Project statusCompleted
  • LocationKhezrabad, Yazd Province

    • The Forough Kavir Solar Power Plant, located in Khezrabad, Yazd Province, with an initial capacity of 40 MW, is the largest solar power plant in Yazd.

    The project, built with an investment of over €50 million from Chadormalu’s internal resources, produces more than 190 million kWh of clean electricity annually and feeds it into the national grid.

    Technical Specifications

    Key Technical Specifications of the Forough Kavir Solar Power Plant

    • Contracted first-year energy generation: 200 million kWh
    • Installed capacity: 100 MW, comprising 40 solar generation blocks of 2.5 MW each
    • Total number of photovoltaic modules: approximately 155,000 solar panels, each rated at 665 Wp

    The Forough Kavir Solar Power Plant has been designed to make a significant contribution to Iran’s renewable energy portfolio and to support the country’s transition toward sustainable and low-carbon power generation.

    Scope of Work

    The project is located in the Khidrabad District of Ashkezar County, covering an area of 120 hectares.

    Project Timeline

    1. Project Initiation2022/05/05
    2. Execution of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)2023/08/30
    3. Commencement of Construction Works2024/01/31
    4. Commercial Operation of the First 40 MW Capacity2025/08/18

    Achievements

    • Avoidance of approximately 115,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually
    • Annual savings of more than 55 million cubic meters of fossil fuels
    • Generation of approximately 190 million kWh of clean electricity per year
    • Annual water savings exceeding 44,000 cubic meters

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