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This chapter examines four key segments of the electric power industry in Iran: generation, transportation, distribution and consumption. It reviews the method, development, and evolution of electric power generation in the country. Specifically, the chapter reviews the structure of the electric industry, the main players, institutions, standards as well as laws, human resources, technology, the export and import markets, and engineering management of the industry in the country. Finally, the challenges facing the industry will be identified and policy suggestions to remedy the problems will be provided.
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We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. Habib Allah Aalami who helped us in conducting this research.
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Zandi, M., Goodarzi, M. (2017). Development of Science and Technology in the Iranian Electric Power Industry: Challenges and Future Progress. In: Soofi, A., Goodarzi, M. (eds) The Development of Science and Technology in Iran. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-57257-8_7
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