Basra solar project: Major step in Iraq’s clean energy push
2025-06-28T18:23:34+00:00
Shafaq News – Basra
On Saturday, Iraq’s Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali Fadel,
described the ongoing Shams Basra (Basra Sun) solar project as a “significant
step” in the country’s transition to clean energy.
Overseen by TotalEnergies, the 1,000 MW project spans 9,000 dunams
in the province’s southern desert and includes two million photovoltaic panels
across four units, each generating 250 megawatts. According to the minister, it
will significantly reduce emissions and align with Iraq’s clean energy goals.
Despite being one of the world’s largest oil producers, Iraq has
long struggled with power shortages and high summer demand. The country is now
seeking to diversify its energy mix amid rising consumption and environmental
concerns.
