Iraq launches $6 billion renewable energy drive
Iraq initiated investment opportunities in renewable energy worth around $6 billion aimed at reducing dependence on conventional fuels, the minister of electricity announced on Saturday.
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Iraq is a country in southwestern Asia. During ancient times, lands that now constitute Iraq were known as Mesopotamia. The modern nation-state of Iraq was created following World War I
Major New Report on Iraq''s Energy Transition
Despite abundant solar and wind resources, renewables meet less than 2% of Iraq''s energy supply, with fossil fuels still dominating the mix. Addressing this imbalance is essential to
Iraq ''unrecognisable and remarkable'' after years of conflict
Some two decades after a shaky political transition, Iraq today is a country “at peace, with increased security and a clear determination to win the battle of development,” says the UN resident...
Iraq | Ember
Iraq''s power sector emissions grew almost five-fold in the last two decades, as fossil generation increased to meet demand growth. By contrast, hydro power has been in decline, peaking
Urgent Reforms Needed to Unlock Iraq''s Green Potential
In early October, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani announced a goal of meeting one-third of Iraq''s electricity needs through renewable energy sources by 2030, which,
Energy Transition: From Policies to Actions in the Power Sector of Iraq
This report funded by the United Kingdom, provides a comprehensive roadmap for Iraq''s energy transition. It analyzes Iraq''s power sector challenges and outlines policies to enhance
Iraq unveils renewable energy projects worth $6bln
OPEC producer Iraq has initiated investment opportunities in renewable energy worth around $6 billion to reduce its dependence on conventional fuels and tackle a persistent power crisis,
Renewable energies in Iraq: Bringing experts, policy makers and
Iraq has one of the highest solar irradiation levels in the world, yet citizens and industry suffer from regular power cuts. What can be done to make energy supply greener and more reliable?
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iraq against picking Nouri al-Maliki as its prime minister, saying the United States would no longer help the Middle Eastern country.
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Iraq is a parliamentary democracy located in the Middle East with a population of more than 31 million people. Iraq held parliamentary elections in March 2010 and has a coalition government.
Iraq''s Energy Transition Readiness: Report
This report “Energy transition assessment: Iraq” by IRENA provides a comprehensive evaluation of Iraq''s renewable energy landscape. Key challenges and opportunities are identified,
Iraq plans push on solar and green hydrogen projects
Iraq, Opec''s second-largest crude oil producer after Saudi Arabia, aims to generate around 10GW of green power by 2025. This would amount to a third of its electricity mix.
Modernizing Iraq''s energy system while reducing carbon intensity
In a country with a high carbon intensity for electricity, and where access to reliable electricity remains a priority, the project is a significant contribution to the modernization of Iraq''s
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