Iran has built the country's first solar power station, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported Sunday evening, citing the Islamic republic's Energy Minister.
Parviz Fattah said the solar power station was built in the city of Shiraz, mainly by local specialists and through domestic means, reported Fars.
"The country backs the use of alternative and renewable energy sources. In future, alternative energy sources will be greatly developed in the country. The growth of investments in this sphere is expected," the senior Iranian energy official added, according to Fars.
Shiraz in Iran's southern Fars province.