The Kurdistan Region has unveiled plans to develop a series of solar power plants in partnership with UAE-based Jawda Engineering Consultants (JEC), as part of efforts to expand renewable energy generation and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Caretaker Electricity Minister Kamal Mohammed Salih said the ministry had discussed the project with JEC Director Amer Ali, with plans focused on building several solar plants, each with a capacity of 50 megawatts. The ministry pledged to facilitate regulatory procedures and support private-sector investment to accelerate the projects.
The initiative forms part of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s broader strategy to diversify its energy mix and strengthen electricity supplies through the Runaki project, which aims to provide reliable 24-hour power across the region.
The Kurdistan Region currently generates between 4,800 and 5,000 megawatts of electricity, but only around 134 megawatts comes from solar energy. Most of the region’s electricity is still produced from natural gas, black oil and diesel, underscoring the need for greater investment in clean energy infrastructure.
Officials said partnerships with international companies are expected to play a key role in expanding renewable energy capacity while attracting private investment to support the region’s long-term energy goals.
