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The country’s first 5 MW plant built on domestic capacity, at IDEM’s works, on generators IDEM builds.

A unit’s control panel

The day industry’s power was limited

On 30 June 2024, the day power limits on industry began, IDEM’s 5 MW plant went on line. Since then, on days of limited supply, the factory runs part of the day on its own power alone .

  1. Opening

    In the presence of the late Governor of East Azerbaijan, Dr Malek Rahmati, and IDEM’s managing director.

  2. On line

    The day wide power cuts to industry began, the plant passed the technical services tests and IDEM’s electrical unit put it on line.

  3. The governor’s visit

    Dr Bahram Sarmast, Governor of East Azerbaijan, toured the plant and IDEM’s production lines.

  4. Iran Khodro Diesel

    Iran Khodro Diesel’s managing director and deputies visited IDEM’s 5 MW plant.

  5. Tabriz power distribution

    The managing director of the Tabriz power distribution company reviewed the plant’s operation and capacity.

From the engine to the line

The plant’s power path, drawn the way its own switchboards draw it: each part lights up as the current reaches it.

  1. An IDEM diesel engine

    At the heart of every unit is a diesel engine IDEM makes in Tabriz.

  2. Diesel generator

    The generator is built onto an IDEM engine, and each unit’s panel controls and protects it.

  3. Transformer

    Above every unit sits its own transformer, carrying its power on to the switchboards.

  4. Switchboards

    The output of every unit is gathered on the busbar of the switchboards at the end of the hall.

    Plant capacity5 MW

  5. IDEM’s production lines

    On days of limited supply, the factory runs for part of the day on this plant alone.

  6. The city network

    At peak hours the factory leans less on the national grid, and the city network’s load eases.

The plant hall

The Late Dr Rostamnejad 5 MW Power Plant, on IDEM’s factory site in Tabriz.

  • The central aisle of the plant hall between two rows of diesel generator units
  • The row of switchboards at the end of the plant hall
  • The control panel and breaker of a diesel generator unit
  • The transformer above a diesel generator unit

We build the same plant for your site

IDEM has built, tested and commissioned an industrial power plant on its own factory site, and it makes the engine too.

  • Generators on IDEM engines

    Customisable, simple to operate, efficient and fully protected.

  • Build, test, commission

    Generating units, transformers and switchgear, through to the day the plant goes on line.

  • Independent power for industry

    Steady supply for production lines, and backup at peak demand.