[80860] National plan: 12,000 schools in Iran to be equipped with solar panels

National Initiative for Renewable Energy in Iranian Schools

As part of a new plan published on June 3, 2026, approximately 12,000 schools across Iran will be equipped with solar panels. The project is the result of coordination between the Organization for Renovation of Schools and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization of Iran (SATBA).

According to a report by the Telegram channel "آخرین خبر" (The Latest News), the immediate goal of the first phase is to generate 60 megawatts of electricity. The channel, which is affiliated with the establishment line in Iran, notes that the plan will prioritize "schools in underdeveloped areas, border regions, boarding schools, and schools affected by war."

The report was confirmed and published within a short timeframe by other media outlets affiliated with the Iranian establishment, including خبری پلاس|خبرفوری 🔖فوری, آخرین خبر لرستان, SNN.ir|خبرگزاری دانشجو, آخرین خبر خراسان شمالی, and آخرین خبر کردستان. The move is presented as part of a broad government effort to reduce dependency on the national power grid and improve infrastructure in educational institutions in the country's geographical and social periphery.