Basra Sun Solar Power Plant
Sector: Solar • Location: Basra, Iraq
Source: ShiaWaves
Iraq's electricity ministry announced the construction of a significant solar power plant in Basra province, set to produce 1,000 megawatts of electricity. The project, named Basra Sun, will be the largest solar facility in the country, covering an area of 9,000 dunams in the desert. TotalEnergies is spearheading the initiative, with plans to deliver the first 250 megawatts to the national grid by
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Basra, Iraq
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ShiaWaves
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Iraq's electricity ministry announced the construction of a significant solar power plant in Basra province, set to produce 1,000 megawatts of electricity. The project, named Basra Sun, will be the largest solar facility in the country, covering an area of 9,000 dunams in the desert. TotalEnergies is spearheading the initiative, with plans to deliver the first 250 megawatts to the national grid by the end of this year. |
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Country | Iraq |
City | Basra |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-10 |
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