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. The facility was inaugurated by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani via videoconference on Sunday, his press office said. The solar park currently. Al-Zawraa General Company, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has signed a new contract to supply, install and operate a hybrid solar power plant for the Arab Oil Training Institute. The Baghdad government has stepped up the effort to adopt a more environmentally sustainable energy policy that includes combining renewable energy additions and reducing gas flaring from oil operations. Its capacity is expected to reach 75 MW within the next two moves, ahead of a final 300 MW target.
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Iraq's 2025 solar energy policy is unlocking new opportunities for home battery storage, driven by government incentives, loans, and rising demand for energy independence. Explore Iraq's latest solar incentives, government-backed loans, and how home energy storage offers a smart, stable solution for power-hungry households. Iraq is facing a critical energy moment. With frequent blackouts, growing energy demand, and heavy reliance on fossil fuels, the government has. As of September 2025, Iraq stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition, seeking to harness its vast renewable energy potential to address chronic power shortages and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, which dominate over 98% of its energy mix. An increase in renewable power will drive growth in green hydrogen and ammonia production. Energy. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity predicts that peak summer demand will reach 55 GW in 2025, while actual generating capacity is only 27 GW. Severely aged infrastructure results in transmission losses exceeding 40%.
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