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Iraq’s first large-scale solar power plant is set to be launched by the end of 2025, Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani announced on Sunday. The 250-megawatt facility marks a major step in the country’s transition toward renewable energy.
Speaking to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Abdul Ghani said the plant is being developed through a contract with French energy giant Total, under the Southern Iraq Integrated Project agreement. "The first 250-megawatt solar-powered plant will be inaugurated by the end of this year," he confirmed.
The project is part of a broader commitment by Total to construct a 1,000-megawatt solar power facility in Iraq, with the current phase representing the initial quarter of the total capacity.
Abdul Ghani emphasized that the Ministry of Oil’s energy strategy extends beyond production goals. "Our support for the energy sector is reflected not only in numbers and projects but also in real emission reductions, expansion of the clean energy base, and enabling a just transition to a low-carbon economy," he said.
The project signals Iraq’s increasing focus on renewable energy as part of its efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.