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I wonder what the economics of solar are like Iran. As I understand it, the cost for gasoline/benzine is something like 0.04 USD per liter because of state subsidies. It must be hard to justify investing in solar panels when burning dino juice is so inexpensive. I guess you could argue nuclear makes even less sense in that case.


They could sell the oil instead. Even theocracies like money a whole lot.


Given their general economic state and level of corruption, selling oil is likely to make things much, much worse. Just look at Venezuela.

Also selling oil will only work for a few more decades before people stop buying. It isn't sustainable anymore


Sell oil, use income to diversify the economy is a well worn strategy.




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