Future Scope of Energy Demand and Supply in Iran

Abstract

Environmental problems have been among the most eminent difficulties during last two decades in Iran but some part of these problems relate to energy demand and consumption which has risen 280% between 1980-2000. Much of this is accounted for by gasoline consumption. The Green Party of Iran reports that Iran ranks second (behind U.S.) in gasoline consumption with 4345 liters consumed annually per car. Upwards of 98% of energy consumption in Iran depends on fossil fuels so in recent years carbon emissions have increased 240%

The installed capacity of power plant, now 33 000 MW, is expected to increase to 90 000MW in 2020 because of population and industrial growth. However, in the next few years there must be a serious effort to reduce Iran's reliance on oil and "petrodollars" so renewable energy production will not only help to decrease pollution, but will also help Iran diversify its economy. The paper aims to present an overview of the future scope of energy demand in Iran.