BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. The electricity
exchange between Iran and Russia through Azerbaijan plays an
important role in maintaining the technical stability of Iran’s
power grid, Mehrdad Eqlimi, the director general of the foreign
trade office of Iran’s Power Generation and Distribution Company
(TAVANIR), told reporters, Trend reports.
According to him, the connection of one country’s power grid to
another’s can bring numerous advantages.
“At present, the electricity exchange between Iran and Russia
via Azerbaijan during certain periods of the year is under
consideration. This is because, at some times, Iran needs
electricity, while at other times, Russia does. In any case, this
process can lead to the strengthening of energy diplomacy,” Eqlimi
noted.
He articulated that the Russian electricity grid is currently
interlinked with numerous nations, encompassing those within the
Eastern European region. The interlinking of Iranian and Russian
electrical networks could consequently facilitate the formation of
a global energy marketplace.
Eqlimi further drove home that should Iran, akin to Russia,
successfully integrate its power grid with Türkiye’s
infrastructure, it could feasibly secure entry into the European
electricity marketplace.
To note, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia are currently working on
the creation of the North-South energy corridor, aimed at
synchronizing the power grids of the three countries. The necessary
design work for this project has been carried out by Iran’s Monenco
Company.
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