"The share of renewable energies notably nuclear energy will rise in generation of electricity in Iran," he said, Petroenergy Information Network (PIN) reported.
"At present, diversification of energy sources is a basic approach in the world," he added.
The official said Iran's growing demand for energy necessitated use of renewable energies.
"The United States, China, Japan and Europeans produce power from nuclear power plants," he said.
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