Who owns a 1 GW solar power project in Basra?

(Source: CEEC) By John Lee. China Energy Engineering Corporation (Energy China, CEEC) and France's TotalEnergies have signed an EPC contract for a 1-GW solar power project at the Ratawi [Artawi] field in Basra.

Will Iraq reach 10GW of solar by 2030?

Iraq is aiming to reach 10GW of installed solar by 2030. Image: IRENA. French energy company TotalEnergies has revived its deal with the Iraqi Government to develop a 1GW solar PV project in the Basra region, part of a larger US$10 billion accord to also establish new gas generation and seawater treatment facilities.

Where is the Basrah electricity project located?

Located in Artawi, near the southern port of Basra, Iraq, this special project was initiated by the Iraqi government and TotalEnergies with a total investment of $27 billion to supply clean electricity to the Basrah regional grid.

Why is the Iraqi PV project important?

" This project is the first large-scale project in the Iraqi government's PV construction plan, and serves as a significant milestone in CEEC's commitment to international capacity cooperation and its collaboration with multinational companies to tap into overseas renewable energy markets and drive global energy transformation.

How much electricity will Iraq generate a year?

"Once completed, it is projected to generate 2.9 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2.385 million tons. "The project will meet Iraq's growing electricity demands, facilitate the optimization of its power structure, and accelerate its economic reconstruction.

How has CEEC been involved in a high-quality project in Iraq?

"CEEC has been involved in numerous high-quality projects in Iraq since entering the Iraqi market in 2011.