Shafaq News/ The Basra Investment Commission has signed an agreement with French energy giant TotalEnergies to develop a 1,000-megawatt solar power station.
Alaa Abdul Hussein, the commission’s director, told Shafaq News that the plant will be built in the Artawi area of the Zubair district, spanning 8,800 dunams, with an estimated investment of $820 million.
The project will be executed in four phases, with the first phase set to launch later this year and continue over three years.
This initiative aligns with Iraq’s broader strategy to expand solar energy capacity. In 2021, the Ministry of Electricity collaborated with global firms to establish solar plants, including a 750-megawatt facility in Al-Qaim.
Additionally, Iraq is promoting private-sector involvement in small-scale solar solutions, such as residential and commercial solar panel installations.
The government aims to generate 20% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with solar energy playing a pivotal role in achieving this goal.
