Iran to boost electricity exports 47% by March January 8, 2013 - 21:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran’s electricity exports will increase 47 percent by March, Press TV reported on Tuesday, January 8, according to RIA Novosti. Power exports will rise to 10 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) during the current calendar year ending in March, Iran’s Energy Minister Majid Namjou said. Iran currently exports electricity to Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey and it is also planning to export to Syria and Lebanon through Iraq’s power grid, he added. Iran can export up to 1,000 megawatts of electricity to Iraq and 500 MW to Syria. By March 2015, Iran will boost its generation capacity by 25 gigawatts to 73 gigawatts, the minister said.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
