The energy system of Iran relies primarily on fossil fuels. However, the country has made steps to decrease its dependency on fossil fuels by investing in wind power.[1] In 2004 Iran generated only 25 megawatts from wind power, 32 megawatts in 2005, and 45 megawatts in 2006. By 2009, total wind power capacity reached 130 megawatts. This was a result of the production of larger wind farms in more coastal and windy areas of Iran, such as Manjeel (Gilan province) and Binaloud (Razavi Khorasan Province).[2][3] In 2021, Iran's total capacity of onshore wind power grew by 0.6%.[4]
By 2021, the total amount of produced energy from wind farms was 310 MW in Iran.[5] In March 2023, 'Mil Nader' 50-MW wind farm became operation in Sistan and Baluchestan province.[6]