The government’s media team has shared some big news for people living on the outskirts of Baghdad and in the provinces. Citizens will soon be able to get 40 amps of electricity, 24 hours a day, powered by solar energy, for just 15,000 dinars per month.
Adnan Al-Arabi, vice president of the government communication team, explained that this project is being carried out with the National Center for Solar Energy. He said people will also have the option to increase the number of amps if they want more power.
Solar systems are already being set up in areas like Al-Husayniyah, Al-Taji, Abu Ghraib, Al-Mahmoudiyah, and Al-Nahrawan, as well as in other provinces. The government has allocated land in these areas, sometimes up to 300 dunams, to make the project possible.
Al-Arabi said this step will greatly reduce pressure on the national electricity grid, especially in central areas. That means more stable power and longer operating hours for citizens, which is especially important with summer approaching.
He also explained that it’s hard to find enough land inside city centers to install large solar systems. That’s why the focus is on outer areas, where many government buildings and schools have already switched to solar power to avoid constant electricity shortages.
Al-Arabi added that more than 60 companies are officially registered with the Ministry of Electricity to install these solar systems. About 90% of them offer installment plans, making it easier for citizens to afford them. These plans are supported by a Central Bank initiative, which provides loans of up to 30 million dinars, with interest not exceeding 3%, and a repayment period of seven years.
He ended by stressing that solar energy is the future for Iraq, and that the country is moving forward quickly in this direction.
