Date: Sep 08, 2025
Location: Telegram
Time: 20:00 EST
Participants:
- Masoud Farahani
- Touraj Dadgar
- Mohammad Nadi
- Farshad Meshidi
Discussion Points:
1. Support for Women Entrepreneurs
- Mr. Masoud Farahani reported that one or two single women (heads of household) have requested equipment to start their own small businesses.
- The group discussed possible support options for these women through micro-entrepreneurship initiatives.
2. Solar Power Plant Opportunity
- A new government program supporting solar energy installations was introduced.
- A local benefactor has donated a piece of land for this initiative, and two individuals are expected to be employed in the initial phase.
3. Electricity Distribution and Investment Model
- Mr. Erfani is considering purchasing the land needed for the solar project.
- The national electricity provider is expected to purchase all electricity produced under this model.
- The government provides subsidies, making the project financially attractive in theory.
- Estimated investment: approximately 250 million Toman (around $5,000–$6,000 USD depending on exchange rate).
4. Concerns & Financial Risk
- The group raised concerns regarding investment security and the long-term sustainability of the project.
- Financial risk due to potential changes in government policy or pricing structures was noted.
5. Initial Financial Estimates
- A preliminary budget of 50 million Toman per family was proposed for participation in the solar project.
- The plan involves installing solar panels on farmland as the physical site.
Decisions Made:
- The group agreed not to allocate current funds toward this project yet.
- Further research and evaluation will be conducted over the next month.
- The goal is to gather more detailed information and potentially raise additional funds before making any final financial commitments.
Minutes prepared by: Mohammad Nadi