Iraq ranks third in Arab world for solar panel imports from China in H1 2025
The report highlights a broader trend in the Arab world to leverage its abundant sustainable natural potential, including some of the highest solar radiation levels globally. This push aims to diversify the electricity mix and reduce reliance on oil and gas.
In the first six months of this year, countries like Iraq, Algeria, and Sudan joined the list of the top 10 Arab importers of Chinese solar panels for the first time, replacing other nations such as Oman.
Iraq made a significant leap to the third position on the list, importing 0.95 gigawatts (GW) of solar panels. This marks a substantial increase from the 0.14 GW imported during the same period last year, representing an annual rise of 0.81 GW. This surge is consistent with major new projects, such as the 250 MW solar plant being developed with France's TotalEnergies, which is set to open by year-end.
The top 10 list of Arab countries importing solar panels from China in the first half of 2025 is led by Saudi Arabia, followed by the United Arab Emirates, then Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Yemen, Sudan, and Lebanon.
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