The sewage company of Iran has announced the start of production of diesel and carbon black from sludge, which are the solid organic residues remaining after wastewater treatment.

This project has multiple benefits, including creating added value as black carbon is used as an input in industries, especially in the tire industry, and reducing the risks of environmental pollution. The diesel produced is also used to power heating systems in wastewater treatment plants.

The “rare mile” wind farm with a capacity of 50 MW has been opened to provide 250 million liters of water and 30 million liters of diesel per year.

Iran is seeking to increase the capacity of renewable energy plants to 700 megawatts in the “Mile Nader” area in the coming years.

The capacity of renewable energy plants in Iran has increased to 1,085 MW since August 2021, with plans to add another 5,400 MW during the current year.

The Iranian government is offering incentives to attract private sector investments in renewable energy projects, with the aim of reaching 4,500 MW of solar energy within 7 months.

Iran’s experience shows that sewage waste can be transformed into valuable resourceswhile enhancing energy security and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.