Iraq's Solar Leap: A Dazzling New Dawn in Karbala
Iraq is launching its first large-scale solar plant in Karbala, aiming to ease the country's electricity shortages and reduce reliance on oil and gas. The project, part of a larger solar strategy, will produce up to 300 megawatts of electricity and contribute to national energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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Iraq will unveil its inaugural industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala province, signalling a bold move towards renewable energy amidst chronic electricity shortages and heavy reliance on oil and gas.
The Karbala solar plant, boasting a capacity of up to 300 megawatts, marks a significant step in the country's ambitious solar power expansion, with additional projects planned in Babil and Basra provinces.
This renewable initiative aims to reduce Iraq's dependency on imported energy, enhance electricity supply, and curb environmental impacts, as the nation grapples with power outages exacerbated by inefficient infrastructure and geopolitical tensions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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