Baghdad buys new photovoltaic panel manufacturer

Will Baghdad build a 1,000 MW solar plant?

TotalEnergies says it hopes to deliver “the first phase” of a 1,000 MW solar plant within two years. In 2021, Baghdad signed an agreement with the Emirati company Masdar to build five solar plants with a combined capacity of 1,000 MW.

Will totalenergies build a solar power plant in Iraq?

French energy major TotalEnergies will build a 1-gigawatt solar power plant in Iraq as part of a cluster of contracts it was awarded in 2021 for an integrated project that entails a total investment of $27 billion over 30 years.

Is Iraq getting a big solar power plant?

Iraq is finally proceeding with the country’s first big solar power plant. The Baghdad government has stepped up the effort to adopt a more environmentally sustainable energy policy that includes combining renewable energy additions and reducing gas flaring from oil operations.

Do solar panels adorn homes in Iraq?

In the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, solar panels adorn most homes, part of a small but growing effort to harness the sun’s energy in Iraq. (AFP) The tranquil silence of Hazar Merd is striking in a country where the roar of large neighborhood generators used to provide back-up power is ever-present.

How is Iraq promoting solar energy in 2021?

In 2021, Baghdad signed an agreement with the Emirati company Masdar to build five solar plants with a combined capacity of 1,000 MW. To encourage renewable energy, Iraq’s Central Bank in 2022 announced the allocation of $750 million in almost zero-interest loans for individuals and private companies adopting solar power.

How has GIZ supported the development of PV training centers in Baghdad?

Technical know-how: We supported the establishment of three PV training centers in Baghdad, Basrah and Sulaymaniyah with equipment and capacity development for trainers who now train future experts in PV installation and maintenance. GIZ has also offered several courses to train qualified professionals throughout the country.