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Wind energy status of Iran: Evaluating Iran's technological capability in manufacturing wind turbines
, Article Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews ; Volume 15, Issue 8 , 2011 , Pages 4200-4211 ; 13640321 (ISSN) ; Mousavi, S. M ; Nasiri, M ; Moallemi, E. A ; Yousefdehi, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
Iran, as a developing country, will be confronted with a significant increase in electricity demand in future years. Being a petroleum producing country has resulted in extreme subsidies for energy production from fossilized resources such as oil and gas. This issue is one of the most important factors regarding underdevelopment of renewable energies in Iran. Expansive use of fossil resources in providing the necessary energy has resulted in Iran being among the 20 countries that have a share in the 75% spread of greenhouse gases. This issue has resulted in greater attention on behalf of the energy sectors policy makers regarding renewable energies, especially wind. Awareness regarding the...