Officials from UGT Renewables, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, have proposed conducting a feasibility study for the Iraqi government on supplying solar energy to residential homes.
This proposal was made during a meeting on Wednesday in London between UGT officials and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the Prime Minister’s official visit to the UK, during which he held discussions with senior officials and representatives from various industries, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The discussion included potential collaboration in renewable energy and a presentation of UGT Renewables’ major projects, which span over 30 countries. Prime Minister Al-Sudani reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to clean and renewable energy as part of its broader strategy to combat climate change and protect the environment.
UGT representatives also highlighted their partnership with the state-owned Diyala Company, under the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, to manufacture solar panels.
With Iraq’s growing energy demands, the government is actively working to diversify energy sources and enhance sustainability in the power sector. In 2023, the Ministry of Electricity pursued agreements with major international companies like TotalEnergies and PetroChina to develop large-scale power plants in Basra and Muthanna, with capacities of 1,000 and 750 megawatts, respectively.
These efforts align with Iraq’s national plan to generate 12,000 megawatts of solar energy by 2030, including 7,500 megawatts through projects assigned to specialized companies.
