Electricity Ministry interested in diversifying energy sources
Electrical grids in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah in Dhi Qar governorate. Photo: AFP
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Ministry of Electricity confirmed on Monday that the government is interested in diversifying energy sources and proceeding with electrical interconnection projects, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Electricity, Ahmed Mousa, mentioned that the Iraqi government and the Minister of Electricity are interested in diversifying energy sources and moving forward with completing electrical interconnection projects to have a reliable and stable electrical network.
Mousa elaborated that the purpose of the electrical interconnection is to prepare Iraq to be an important member of the energy market.
Mousa indicated that the electrical interconnection with the neighboring countries will be beneficial to all parties.
Mousa confirmed that the ministry is keen to implement solar energy projects and to follow up on the contracts concluded with international companies. He added that the ministry is also keen to build solar power plants in all Iraqi governorates.
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Electricity added that these steps are important to reduce carbon emissions and not to reply only on fossil fuel.