Iraq carries out 1,000-megawatt solar energy project in Basra
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity is carrying out the Basra Sun solar power project, which is being developed in collaboration with French energy firm TotalEnergies.
During a field visit on Saturday, Iraqi Electricity Minister Ziyad Ali Fadel stated that the project, which is expected to produce 1,000 megawatts, aligns with the government's goal of transitioning to clean energy in Iraq, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
The project will span around 9,000 dunams (nine square kilometers) of Basra's desert and will include over two million solar panels spread across four producing units.
As part of a $27 billion deal, TotalEnergies is carrying out four large projects in southern Iraq, including the solar power plant. These projects include utilizing associated gas from several locations and expanding output from the Artawi field.
According to Fadel, the solar project is among the largest renewable energy initiatives in Iraq and will address the country's increasing energy consumption, especially during peak hours.
The project is anticipated to provide clean energy to the electrical system of the southern Iraqi province of Basra, improve its stability, and create new opportunities for investment in Iraq's renewable energy industry.
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