Solar & wind farm atlas · Southern Asia
Solar & wind farms in Iran
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Iran tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
1.2 GW
#61 of 222 countries
Solar PV
713 MW
#60 worldwide
Onshore wind
474 MW
#53 for wind
Under construction
50 MW
planned: 3 GW
Facilities tracked
145
all statuses
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Iran has 1.2 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 145 tracked facilities, ranking #61 of 222 countries in this atlas.
The fleet is balanced between solar (713 MW) and wind (474 MW).
The pipeline is substantial: 50 MW under construction and 3 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 257% of today’s operating fleet.
About 397 MW (33%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2018, with 264 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Qazvin Province (163 MW), Kerman Province (134 MW), Razavi Khorasan (134 MW).
See also: Iran energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Iran
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tizbaad wind farm | Onshore wind | 100 MW | 2019 | Razavi Khorasan | Arian MahTaab Gostar Co |
| Manjil wind farm | Onshore wind | 93 MW | — | Gilan Province | Manjil Green Power Generation company |
| Siahpoush (Mahtaab) wind farm | Onshore wind | 61 MW | 2018 | Qazvin Province | Arian MahTaab Gostar Co |
| Aqkand wind farm | Onshore wind | 50 MW | 2019 | East Azerbaijan Province | Iran Power Plant Projects Management Co |
| Mil Nader wind farm | Onshore wind | 50 MW | 2024 | Zabol, Sistan | Iran Power Plant Projects Management Co |
| Kahak wind farm | Onshore wind | 48 MW | 2015 | Takestan, Qazvin Province | Iran Power Plant Projects Management Co |
| Siahpoush (Manjil) wind farm | Onshore wind | 48 MW | — | Qazvin Province | Manjil Green Power Generation company |
| Aras Talar Amir solar farm | Solar PV | 40 MW | 2025 | Aras Free Zone, East Azerbaijan | — |
| Mokran 1 solar farm | Solar PV | 20 MW | 2017 | Kerman Province | Durion AG |
| Jarqavieh Sofla solar project | Solar PV | 20 MW | 2017 | Eşfahān | — |
| Jiroft County solar project | Solar PV | 18 MW | 2022 | Kerman Province | — |
| Jowayin County solar project | Solar PV | 18 MW | 2023 | دهستان پیراکوه, Razavi Khorasan | — |
| Bafq County solar project | Solar PV | 17 MW | 2021 | دهستان کوشک, Yazd Province | — |
| Sirjan County solar project | Solar PV | 17 MW | 2023 | دهستان شریف آباد, Kerman Province | — |
| Yazd County solar project | Solar PV | 14 MW | 2018 | دهستان فهرج, Yazd Province | — |
| Meybod solar project | Solar PV | 14 MW | 2017 | Yazd | — |
| Harzvil wind farm | Onshore wind | 14 MW | — | Gilan Province | Manjil Green Power Generation company |
| Rey County solar project | Solar PV | 13 MW | 2018 | Koleyn RD | — |
| Baft solar project | Solar PV | 12 MW | 2019 | Kermān | — |
| Qom County solar project | Solar PV | 12 MW | 2018 | Qom, Qom Province | — |
| Fahraz solar project | Solar PV | 12 MW | 2018 | Yazd | — |
| Ardakan County solar project IV | Solar PV | 11 MW | 2023 | دهستان عقدا, Yazd Province | — |
| Rafsanjan County solar project III | Solar PV | 11 MW | 2022 | دهستان بهرمان, Kerman Province | — |
| Pasargad solar project | Solar PV | 11 MW | 2023 | Semnān | — |
| Blue Earth 2 solar project | Solar PV | 11 MW | 2018 | Hormozgān | — |
| Eqlid County solar project I | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2018 | Khonjesht Rural District, Fars Province | — |
| Lamerd County solar project | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2020 | دهستان سیگار, Fars Province | — |
| Narmashir County solar project | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2023 | دهستان مؤمن آباد, Kerman Province | — |
| Ardakan County solar project II | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2018 | دهستان عقدا, Yazd Province | — |
| Abadeh County solar project | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2018 | Bahman Rural District, Fars Province | — |
| Atarabad A solar project | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2021 | Yazd | — |
| Hajjiabad County solar project | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2024 | Hormozgan Province | — |
| Khaf wind farm | Onshore wind | 10 MW | 2023 | Khaf, Khorestan | Fanavaran Energy Pak Co |
| Khusf solar project | Solar PV | 9.1 MW | 2018 | Khorāsān-e Jonūbī | — |
| Mobarakeh County solar project II | Solar PV | 9.1 MW | 2021 | Isfahan Province | — |
| Ardakan solar project | Solar PV | 9 MW | 2018 | Yazd | — |
| Ashkezar County solar project | Solar PV | 9 MW | 2024 | دهستان کذاب, Yazd Province | — |
| Kheyrabad solar project | Solar PV | 9 MW | 2018 | Fārs | — |
| Larestan County solar project | Solar PV | 9 MW | 2019 | دهستان دهکویه, Fars Province | — |
| Shiraz County solar project | Solar PV | 9 MW | 2020 | دهستان کوه مره سرخی, Fars Province | — |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arak solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 1 GW | — | Arak, Markazi |
| Markazi solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 1 GW | 2025 | Saveh, Markazi Province |
| Kohpayeh solar farm | Concentrated solar | Announced | 600 MW | 2026 | Kohpayeh, Isfahan Province |
| Yazd solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 200 MW | — | Yazd |
| Kavar solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 83 MW | — | Fars |
| Shazand solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 75 MW | — | Markazi |
| Dorh wind farm | Onshore wind | Under construction | 50 MW | — | Birjand, South Khorasan |
| Isfahan solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 42 MW | — | Isfahan, Isfahan |
Top regions (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Iran?
The largest operating solar facility in Iran in this dataset is Aras Talar Amir solar farm (Aras Free Zone, East Azerbaijan), with about 40 MW, in operation since 2025.
What is the largest wind farm in Iran?
The largest operating wind facility is Tizbaad wind farm (Razavi Khorasan), at about 100 MW, operating since 2019.
How much solar capacity does Iran have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 713 MW in operation in Iran (#60 worldwide in this atlas), plus 0 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Iran have?
474 MW of wind farms are operating (474 MW onshore), ranking #53 in this atlas, with 50 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Iran?
145 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 122 solar PV, 22 onshore wind and 1 concentrated solar.
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Nearby countries
India 137 GWPakistan 3.3 GWBangladesh 1.3 GWSri Lanka 389 MWNepal 167 MWAfghanistan 85 MWBhutan 17 MWMaldives 2 MW