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Harnessing Iraq’s sunshine: Solar power projects are gaining momentum

Sep 10, 2025

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Oil-rich Iraq is turning to solar energy. Long hours of sunshine and vast deserts make large-scale solar projects very attractive. They could fight chronic electricity shortages and help build a sustainable future. Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud AbdelWahed reports from Karbala. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check…