Gas is by far the most used source for electricity production in Iran, accounting for roughly 86 percent of the country's power output in 2023. As one of the world's largest natural gas producing countries and with many countries having imposed embargoes on oil and gas trade with Iran in the past, domestic consumption remains particularly high.
Distribution of electricity generation in Iran in 2023, by source
Figures were rounded and therefore may not sum up to 100.
Solar includes both solar thermal and solar photovoltaic generation.
Other fossil includes oil and petroleum products generation, as well as manufactured gases.
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