TEHRAN – Chief of the Atomic Power Group of Iran (AEOI) has mentioned the Islamic Republic has set the purpose to provide 10,000 megawatts of nuclear electrical energy and this entails 40 to 50 billion {dollars} in funding, Tasnim reported on Saturday.
“Manufacturing of 10,000 megawatts of nuclear electrical energy is a superb undertaking which is on the agenda,” Mohammad Eslami mentioned.
“Thankfully, we have now professional workforce on this discipline,” he added.
Eslami additionally mentioned if previously nuclear physics was taught solely in 5 universities in Iran however now it’s taught at 20 universities and the youth are displaying nice curiosity in nuclear physics.
Within the calendar 12 months 1399 (March 2020-2021) Iran had the capability to provide 85,000 megawatts of electrical energy, a report on the web site of the Power Ministry says.
The AEOI chief went on to say that Iran enjoys a novel standing when it comes to science and know-how.
“This isn’t a slogan and it’s fairly noticeable in nuclear, protection and medical fields,” he remarked.
Eslami who served as transport and housing minister within the earlier administration added that Iran intends to develop its analysis research.