Iraq is planning to develop a 750 MW photovoltaic solar project in the southern Al-Muthanna Governorate of Iraq.
The federal government is committed to supporting Al-Muthanna with a large-scale solar project, in addition to several smaller-scale power plants to ensure adequate electricity supply in the governorate.
Recently, Iraq has taken steps to boost the use of solar energy, agreeing on three major projects with a combined capacity of 2.75 GW that will be connected to the grid in 2025.
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September 26, 2019
Iraq to develop 1.5 GW phase of Besmaya Gas-fired Power Plant
Mass Energy Group Holding (MGH) and GE Power signed a new agreement to establish Phase 3 of the Besmaya Power Plant, taking the total capacity of the facility up to 4.5 gigawatts (GW). Under the scope...
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May 04, 2016
IFC arranges US$375 M financing for power project in Iraq
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has arranged a US$375 million financing package for a leading private Iraqi power company, Mass Global Energy Sulimaniya. The project will provide electricity to...
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October 23, 2015
IFC to finance CCGT conversion in Iraq
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering to provide a loan to and invest up to USD250 million to complete the conversion of the 1,000 MW Sulaymaniyah Gas Power Station (SGPS) locate...
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May 13, 2015
Investment opportunity for 3 solar plants and one wind farm in Iraq
The Ministry of Electricity of Iraq in coordination with the National Investment Commission has announced an investment opportunity to carry out 4 renewable energy projects, 3 solar plants and 1 wind...
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