Isfahan, Iran – September 2025 – Solomon Carpet, one of Iran’s largest and most renowned machine-made carpet manufacturers, has inaugurated a 2.1 megawatt (MW) rooftop solar power plant at its Isfahan facility, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and uninterrupted production.
The project, launched in the presence of the Governor of Isfahan Province, was completed in two phases. The first phase installed 1,100 kilowatts of panels, followed by 1,000 kilowatts in the second, with all electricity generated fed directly into the national grid. Construction has already begun on an additional 3 MW solar plant, further expanding Solomon Carpet’s renewable energy capacity.
Sustainable Energy for a Leading Industry Player
Mojtaba Jamalinejad, Governor of Isfahan, praised the initiative as a model for industry:
“This project demonstrates how Isfahan’s industries can lead in clean energy adoption. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels and investing in solar power, companies like Solomon Carpet are setting important examples for sustainable development.”
According to Saeed Manzavi-Zadeh, CEO of Solomon Carpet, the solar facility has already ensured uninterrupted production during peak summer months:
“This summer we faced no power outages in our factory. With stable energy, our production continued seamlessly, allowing us to meet both domestic and international demand. For us, renewable energy is not just an economic decision, but also a responsibility toward the environment and society.”
About Solomon Carpet
Founded in 1982 as Rasoul Isfahan Industrial Company, Solomon Carpet has grown into one of Iran’s largest producers and exporters of machine-made carpets. The company operates with over 1,150 employees at its fully equipped Isfahan plant, producing more than 2.5 million square meters of carpets annually.
With advanced machinery from Italy and Germany, Solomon Carpet offers over 1,000 original designs, ranging from classic and traditional patterns to modern kilim, shaggy, chenille, cut and loop-pile carpets. All products are rigorously tested in its fully equipped laboratory to ensure compliance with both national and international quality standards.
The group also operates two spinning units with a daily capacity of 35 tons of yarns, including acrylic and BCF yarns, and a dyeing plant with 30 tons daily capacity, equipped with advanced Italian and German technology. This vertical integration ensures that Solomon Carpet controls the entire production chain, from yarn spinning and dyeing to weaving and finishing.
A Responsible Approach to Growth
By integrating solar energy into its operations, Solomon Carpet demonstrates how traditional industries can embrace modern, eco-friendly technologies. This forward-looking investment reflects the company’s long-term strategy:
- Reducing environmental impact through renewable energy use
- Ensuring uninterrupted production during energy demand peaks
- Promoting corporate social responsibility in line with global sustainability standards
As one of the region’s leading carpet manufacturers, Solomon Carpet continues to combine heritage and innovation, ensuring its place as a global leader in machine-made carpets while paving the way for a more sustainable future.
