The Iraqi Oil Ministry’s Undersecretary for Distribution Affairs, Ali Maarij, has said that Iraq targets to include 12 Gigawatts (GW) of sun strength into its electricity mix through 2030, along intensified efforts to capture herbal fuel and decrease flaring.
He made the comments at a ceremony to launch a primary new record from the worldwide Renewable electricity business enterprise (IRENA) on the popularity and outlook of Iraq’s energy transition.
Maarij described the file because the result of close cooperation between the Iraqi government-represented by means of the Ministries of Oil and power-and IRENA. He cited that it offers a comprehensive assessment of Iraq’s modern energy landscape, highlighting each the challenges and opportunities alongside the path to cleaner electricity.