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Iraq, UAE’s Masdar to Expedite 1,000 MW Solar Power Projects

Iraq’s Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, held a virtual meeting with officials from the UAE’s Masdar to expedite solar power projects totaling 1,000 megawatts (MW) in the provinces of Maysan, Dhi Qar, and Anbar.

 

The discussions focused on finalizing the power purchase agreement (PPA) and resolving implementation challenges, according to a statement issued by the electricity ministry. 

 

In March 2025, construction started on the OPEC member’s largest solar power plant, the 1,000 MW Basra Sun, which is being developed by a joint venture of France’s TotalEnergies and Qatar’s QatarEnergy.

 

Iraq aims to have 20-25 percent share for renewable energy in its electricity mix by 2030.

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