Iraq aims to produce 12,000 megawatts from renewable energy
Maarej's remarks took place during a conference held by the Iraqi Oil Ministry, in collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), to address the Iraq Energy Transition Assessment Report, prepared by the agency in cooperation with Iraqi institutions, the state-run news agency (INA) reported.
The report is intended to be a helpful resource for identifying national renewable energy priorities and promoting energy efficiency.
Iraq's electricity shortage, one of the main issues facing the current government, may be strategically resolved with solar energy.
Accordingly, Oil Minister Hayan Abdul-Ghani and the Ministry of Electricity unveiled earlier a collaborative strategy to generate 12,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2030.
According to Abdul-Ghani, one of the main solutions to increase Iraq's electricity output is the use of solar energy, which is a top priority for the government.
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity and the Ministry of Oil are collaborating on a plan to boost solar energy production to over 5,000 megawatts in the first phase, which would culminate in the production of 12,000 megawatts of clean energy.
Upon the completion of the government's plan, the electricity Iraq will generate is expected to meet the local demand.
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