400 schools in Zanjan province to get solar power plants
Bright news for schools and clean energy: Jahangir Safari, Director General of School Renovation, Development and Equipment for Zanjan province, says the province's share of Iran's national school solar programme, known as the "Martyrs of Minab" plan, has doubled from 200 to 400 schools.
Small rooftop plants, a real help to the grid
Speaking to Tasnim, Safari said each school gets a 5 kW solar plant on its roof. The plants help keep the grid stable during peak demand and give students a hands-on way to learn about saving energy and protecting the environment.
The programme runs under a three-way agreement between SATBA (Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization), the national association of school-building philanthropists, and the national School Renovation Organization. SATBA supplies the panels, mounting structures and electrical boards, and the provincial school renovation office carries out the installation.
Where things stand
- Equipment for 52 schools in the first phase has arrived and contractors have been chosen.
- Installation is complete at 10 schools and under way at 5 more.
- All 52 first-phase projects are expected to be running within about three months.
- Equipment for another 90 schools will follow, with the rollout continuing step by step.
Why it matters
Every sunny roof can make part of its own power. If you run a school, sit on a parents' association or support school building in Zanjan, this is a programme worth following. For businesses, the message is simple: small rooftop plants are a practical step toward easing peak-hour demand and moving to clean energy.
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