Iraq

Iraq Nears Deal for Massive 1-GW Solar Project

Iraq's Ministry of Electricity is set to sign a contract with ACWA Power Co for a 1-GW solar project in Najaf Governorate, following a year-long delay and rumors. The Council of Ministers has approved the project, bringing it one step closer to fruition.

Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Asia, ACWA Power, Iraq

Iraq's Solar Sunrise: Inching Toward Renewable Hope

Iraq is tapping into solar power to resolve chronic electricity shortages and access clean energy. With over 70 buildings solarized since 2020, Iraq is leading the way in renewable energy and offering $750 million in zero-interest loans to further its cause.

Nov 2, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Iraq

TotalEnergies to begin service 1-GW solar project in Iraq

French energy significant TotalEnergies SE (EPA: TTE) is set to start service a project for the construction of a 1-GW solar park in southerly Iraq after getting the green light from the city government recently.

Jun 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Iraq, Solar Project, TotalEnergies

Scatec scraps prepare for solar projects in Iraq

Norway-based renewables programmer Scatec ASA (OSL: SSO) has thrown out strategies to build and run two solar energy plants with a combined capacity of 525 MW in southern Iraq.

Apr 18, 2023 // Plants, Scatec, Asia, Iraq, Solar Project

TotalEnergies, Iraq to Move Ahead on $10 Billion Energy Plan

French firm to companion with Basrah Oil Company, QatarEnergy Project aims to boost Iraqi oil, gas and power manufacturing

Apr 5, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Iraq, TotalEnergies

Iraq Aims To Develop 5,000 MW Solar Power Projects Next Year

The revelation has been made by Iraq's Electricity Minister Adel Karim. The nation will sign contracts with local as well as worldwide business for the development of the solar projects.

Oct 11, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Masdar, Asia, Iraq, Adel Karim, OPEC

Iraq introduces 630 MW of solar projects in Al-Muthanna province

Al-Muthanna Governorate in southerly Iraq is intending to set up two solar parks with an incorporated capacity of 630 MW to support the energy supply in the province.

Jul 18, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, PV Power Plant, Iraq, Solar Project

Masdar starts 1-GW solar project in Iraq

Abu Dhabi-based renewables designer Masdar has begun deal with a project for the implementation of 1 GW of solar capacity in 4 governorates in Iraq, the country's Ministry of Electricity claimed on Sunday.

Jun 27, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Masdar, Asia, Iraq, Solar Project

Iraq prepares to construct 150 MW of solar parks in Al Anbar province

Al Anbar Governorate is intending to honor 2 investment firm from the UAE a contract to build solar power plants with a complete capacity of 150 MW in Iraq's biggest province.

May 24, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Iraq, Solar Park

Iraq intends 750-MW solar project in Al-Muthanna province

Iraq is planning to build a 750-MW solar park in the southern Al-Muthanna Governorate, the country's preacher of electricity Adel Karim has actually said.

May 20, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Iraq, Solar Project

Iraq's Kurdistan awards 300 MW of solar projects

A group of business will certainly construct 3 solar parks with a combined ability of 300 MW in Iraq's self-governing region of Kurdistan after winning a tender just recently, the Arab nation's official newspaper Al Sabaah reported on Wednesday.

Dec 30, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Iraq, Solar Project, Kurdistan

Iraq nears 1,000 MW solar deal with ACWA Power

Iraq is close to signing a handle Saudi Arabia's International Company for Water as well as Power Projects (TADAWUL:2082), much better known as ACWA Power, for the generation of 1,000 MW of solar power in the Najaf Governorate, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil has announced.

Oct 28, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Asia, ACWA Power, Iraq

Iraq, UAE sign offer on 5 solar electrical power plants

Power-short Iraq tattooed an agreement on Wednesday for the UAE to build five solar electrical energy plants with an overall capability of 1,000 megawatts (MW).

Oct 18, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, UAE, PV Power Plant, Iraq

Masdar inks deal for phase one of 2-GW solar project in Iraq

Masdar, part of Abu Dhabi federal government's Mubadala Investment Company, has authorized a pact with the government of Iraq to start the initial phase of a 2-GW solar project in the Western Asian nation.

Oct 7, 2021 // Plants, Masdar, Asia, UAE, Iraq, Solar Project

TotalEnergies signs pact for 1-GWp solar project in Iraq

French energy major TotalEnergies SE (EPA: TTE) stated today it means to build a 1-GWp solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) complex near the port of Basra, in southern Iraq.

Sep 6, 2021 // Plants, Asia, Iraq, Solar Project, TotalEnergies

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