126,000 solar panels arrive in southern Iraq to support the electricity grid.

Iraqi Electricity Minister Ziyad Ali Fadhil announced on Thursday the arrival of more than 126,000 high-efficiency solar panels to the site of the “Shams Basra” solar energy project in the Artawi field, which is being implemented by the French company Total with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts.

The minister said in a statement from his media office, received by Shafaq News Agency, that “the Shams Basra project is one of the largest renewable energy projects currently being implemented in Iraq, and it will contribute to meeting the growing demand for energy, especially during peak times.”

About 160 containers of imported solar panels from top global manufacturers arrived yesterday, in addition to 18 containers containing high- and medium-voltage cables needed for the electrical grid.

The minister explained, “Basra possesses the potential for diversifying its energy sources and electricity infrastructure, thanks to the efforts we have made over the past period, which have contributed to modernizing the province’s energy sector.”

According to the ministry, the “Shams Basra” project will provide clean energy to the electricity grid in Basra Governorate, enhance its stability, and open new horizons for investment in the renewable energy sector in Iraq.

Shafaq.com