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Iran Faces Energy Crisis: Renewable Goals Amid Sanctions

2/6/2025

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Iran, home to the world's second-largest natural gas reserves, grapples with a severe energy crisis marked by frequent blackouts. In a bid to combat this, the government aims to harness 30,000 megawatts of renewable energy within four years. However, crippling economic sanctions and currency devaluation hinder financing, prompting experts to advocate for prioritizing oil and gas infrastructure over expensive renewable projects.

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Iran, home to the world's second-largest natural gas reserves, grapples with a severe energy crisis marked by frequent blackouts. In a bid to combat this, the government aims to harness 30,000 megawatts of renewable energy within four years. However, crippling economic sanctions and currency devaluation hinder financing, prompting experts to advocate for prioritizing oil and gas infrastructure over expensive renewable projects.