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Will Iraq open its first industrial-scale solar power plant?

This aerial photo shows panels at a newly opened industrial-scale solar power plant in Karbala, Iraq, on September 17, 2025 [Anmar Khalil/AP] Iraq is set to open its first industrial-scale solar plant in a vast desert area in Karbala as the government attempts to tackle an electricity crisis that has led to widespread blackouts.

Could large-scale solar power plants help ease Iraq's electricity crisis?

The projects are part of a larger vision to account for a portion of Iraq’s electricity needs using large-scale solar power plants that could help ease the electricity crisis while also reducing the negative environmental impact of gas emissions.

How many megawatts is a solar project in Iraq?

Nasser Karim al-Sudani, head of the national team for solar energy projects in the Iraqi prime minister’s office, said another project under construction in Babil province will have a capacity of 225 megawatts, and work will also begin soon on a 1,000-megawatt project in the southern province of Basra.

Is Iraq advancing solar power projects?

Iraq is advancing several solar power projects as part of a plan to meet its electricity needs. This aerial photo shows panels at a newly opened industrial-scale solar power plant in Karbala, Iraq, on September 17, 2025 [Anmar Khalil/AP]

How will a solar farm help Iraq's oil-dependent energy sector?

This landmark solar project will help Iraq diversify its heavily oil-dependent energy sector by tapping into abundant solar resources. Once completed, the 1 GW solar farm will generate clean, reliable power for thousands of homes and businesses while easing the burden on Iraq’s overworked power grid.

Will Iraq's solar farm pave the way for future solar projects?

The success of the TotalEnergies solar farm could pave the way for future solar and wind projects across the country. The TotalEnergies 1 GW solar project in Iraq is more than a milestone for renewable energy — it’s a clear signal of Iraq’s commitment to sustainable development and energy security.