Chinese state-owned Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) has signed an agreement with Iraq's Ministry of Electricity to develop its first solar power plant in the country, media reports said.
Will China deploy 2 GW of solar power in Iraq?
Image: Government of Iraq The Iraqi government has announced that Chinese state-owned conglomerate Power Construction Corporation of China (Power China) is planning to deploy 2 GW of PV capacity across several unspecified locations in Iraq.
Does Iraq need renewable power?
A major oil producer, Iraq aims to boost the share of renewables in power generation by the end of the decade to address supply issues that currently cause daily power outages. It has set a target of producing 20% to 25% of its total power from renewables by 2030, which equals an installed renewable generation capacity of 10 GW-12 GW.
Where is the Basrah electricity project located?
Located in Artawi, near the southern port of Basra, Iraq, this special project was initiated by the Iraqi government and TotalEnergies with a total investment of $27 billion to supply clean electricity to the Basrah regional grid.