- Iran’s energy ministry invited Norway to collaborate on renewable energy projects, technology exchange, and grid integration strategies.
- Norway shared its expertise in offshore wind, solar power, and green legislation as Iran accelerates solar and wind deployment.
Mohsen Tarztalab, Chief of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organisation (SATBA) and Deputy Energy Minister of Iran, expressed Iran’s readiness to expand bilateral cooperation with Norway in renewable energy development. He said Iran aims to exchange technical knowledge and learn from Norway’s experience integrating renewables into its national grid.
Tarztalab highlighted Iran’s legal and financial frameworks that encourage clean energy investment, including the Energy Exchange’s Green Board and various incentive schemes. He said these mechanisms provide a strong foundation for joint ventures with Norwegian partners, focusing on energy efficiency improvements and new renewable initiatives.
Furthermore, Paal Bjornstad, Norway’s Ambassador to Iran, outlined Norway’s strengths in offshore wind and solar power, citing successful regional projects by Norwegian firms. He also explained Norway’s electricity production and cross-border trade system with Germany, Denmark, and Sweden, earning Norway the nickname “Europe’s green battery.”
Although Norway ranks as the world’s third-largest gas exporter, Bjornstad noted that the country has adopted progressive clean energy laws. Nearly 100% of Norway’s electricity comes from hydropower, wind, and solar, and about 90% of new vehicles sold in recent years are electric.
For its part, Iran seeks to strengthen international partnerships to accelerate renewable energy deployment. The government is scaling up domestic solar and wind projects to diversify the national power mix and reduce strain on the electricity grid.