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Hydropower is a component of Iran's current energy mix as noted in [1] and [2], and it is identified as a key area for future investment to diversify the nation's energy portfolio in [3].

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Reforming Iran's Energy Policy: Strategies for Sustainability ... jpia.princeton.edu Behdad Gilzad Kohan, Hamid Dahouei · Journal of Public and International Affairs 3 facts
measurementNatural gas-fired power plants account for over 80 percent of Iran's total electricity generation capacity, with hydropower and other renewable sources making up the remainder, according to the International Energy Agency (2024).
claimDiversifying Iran's energy portfolio through investments in hydropower, bioenergy, and geothermal projects will reduce dependency on fossil fuels and enhance energy security.
measurementRenewable energy, including solar, wind, and hydropower, contributes less than four percent to Iran's total energy mix, which is well below the global average of about 13 percent, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024).