Iraq’s national renewable energy team has announced that one trillion Iraqi dinars (approximately $763.5 million) will be invested to equip homes across the country with solar energy systems.
Speaking to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Naseer Karim, head of the national team for renewable energy projects, said the initiative aims to ease the strain on Iraq’s electricity infrastructure, especially amid growing energy demand driven by record-breaking temperatures linked to climate change.
Karim noted that if fully implemented, the program could add up to 700 megawatts of electricity to the national grid. However, the cost of batteries remains a key challenge, particularly as demand peaks during nighttime hours when solar generation drops.
To bridge the gap between power supply and demand, the Iraqi government has launched several initiatives. Currently, 24 certified companies are involved in the installation of residential solar systems.
In addition, Iraq has issued four tenders for the installation of solar energy systems in 136 government buildings, primarily schools and healthcare facilities in Baghdad and other provinces. Four firms have been invited to carry out similar projects at 200 more government sites, and six new tenders are expected by the end of 2025, targeting 540 additional buildings.
Source: IraqiNews.com
