The new small-scale power plant in Pardis was synchronized with Iran’s national electricity network at dawn on August 16, 2025.
Rated at 25 MW, the plant is developed by Parand Power Generation Company, a subsidiary of MAPNA Group, using a domestic-engineered MGT-30 gas turbine.
This turbine, produced by MAPNA’s manufacturing units—including TUGA, Pars, and MECO—delivers cost-effective and flexible power generation solutions. It comes in both 3,000 rpm and up to 5,000 rpm versions, with a gross output of 25 MW.
Construction and commissioning of the facility were completed in just six months by MAPNA Power Plants Construction & Development Company (MD-1).
The plant’s development relied exclusively on domestic expertise—equipment was manufactured and assembled by MAPNA subsidiaries within Iran, showcasing the conglomerate’s growing technological autonomy and contribution to the local energy sector.
Mini power plants like this one are part of a broader distributed generation strategy, aimed at improving grid resilience, reducing transmission losses, and securing reliable energy supply at the point of consumption. In the context of Tehran province, the Pardis facility helps to rebalance strained urban demand and mitigate voltage drops in local networks.
The plant can supply electricity for about 54,000 households, assuming an average 300 kWh per household per month and a ~90% plant factor.
Pardis is a rapidly developing city located northeast of Tehran. It is home to a growing population, technology parks, and residential complexes, which have created rising demand for stable electricity. With this addition, MD-1’s total synchronized capacity rises to 22,507 MW, delivered across 164 units now connected to the national grid.
