By John Lee. The head of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makia [Makiyya], has announced the signing of two investment licences with Al-Bilal Group for General Contracting Ltd. to develop solar power plants in Karbala and Babil provinces, with a combined capacity of 525 megawatts. The projects will include a 225-MW plant […]
By John Lee. The Al-Zawraa General Company, part of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has unveiled plans to establish an integrated and advanced manufacturing plant for solar panels, with an annual production capacity of 750 megawatts - supporting the government's drive toward clean energy. Director General Eng. Muhannad Jabbar Alwan highlighted the company's significant […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani oversaw the signing of three significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday, two in the electricity sector and one to enhance commercial cooperation with the United States. The first MoU, signed with GE Vernova, outlines a strategic cooperation framework to develop combined-cycle gas power plants in Iraq, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a special meeting of the National Renewable Energy Team on Monday to review progress on the country's renewable energy strategy. The Prime Minister instructed that renewable energy projects officially launch by summer, urging the acceleration of procedures and private sector engagement. The National Renewable Energy […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to advance the smart solar energy project, with participation from the Minister of Electricity, the National Smart Solutions and Renewable Energy Team, several governors, and prime ministerial advisers. Key discussion points included: Solar energy adoption and smart metering technologies. Private sector […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has granted its first solar power investment license for a 1,000 MW project to France's TotalEnergies, marking what it described as a major step in the country's transition to renewable energy. NIC Chairman Dr Haider Mohammed Makiyya [Makia] confirmed that construction work has begun at the Ratawi […]
By John Lee. The National Team for Renewable Energy Projects and Energy Efficiency at the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office has invited "specialized companies in the field of solar energy project implementation" to participate in a conference. The conference will take place at the Training and Energy Research Directorate of the Ministry of Electricity on Thursday, […]
The Ministry of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has installed solar power systems in 81 schools across the governorates of Erbil, Slemani, Duhok, Halabja and Kirkuk. Saman Siwayli, spokesperson for the ministry, stated that the initiative aims to ensure schools have uninterrupted 24-hour electricity, eliminating reliance on power generators. To further expand the […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with PowerChina CEO Chen Guanfu and his delegation to review the company's ongoing energy projects in Iraq, including solar energy, combined cycle, and gas power plants. The discussions focused on expanding PowerChina's operations in line with the government's strategic energy diversification plans. The meeting also […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the National Team for Renewable Energy Projects and Energy Efficiency, where he reviewed plans to enhance clean energy production and improve energy efficiency across Iraq. The Prime Minister emphasized the critical role of solar power in reducing reliance on traditional fuels and […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met representatives of US-based UGT Renewables in London this week. The meeting included a presentation on the company's key projects, which span more than thirty countries worldwide, and explored potential cooperation with Iraq in its field of expertise. The Prime Minister highlighted the government's interest in investing […]
By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyya, held a meeting with Adham Al-Fakhar, Chairman of the Iraqi-French Business Council, and its members to discuss promising strategic investment projects. Dr. Makiyya emphasized the NIC's commitment to advancing a forward-looking investment policy that prioritizes innovative projects to strengthen Iraq's […]
