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Iraq to produce 12GW of Solar Power by 2030

By John Lee. The Iraqi Oil Ministry's Undersecretary for Distribution Affairs, Ali Maarij, has said that Iraq aims to incorporate 12 Gigawatts (GW) of solar power into its energy mix by 2030, alongside intensified efforts to capture natural gas and reduce flaring. He made the comments at a ceremony to launch a major new report […]

Major New Report on Iraq's Energy Transition

By John Lee. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a major new report on the status and outlook of Iraq's energy transition. It says: Iraq possesses vast renewable energy potential, yet the country's energy sector faces major challenges. This energy transition assessment evaluates Iraq's current energy landscape, highlighting the barriers to renewable energy […]