TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy partner on 1 GW Basra solar project in Iraq

The project is part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP). Quote: "The project is part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), a large energy initiative led by TotalEnergies in partnership with QatarEnergy and Iraq’s state-owned Basrah Oil Company." Each phase will add 250 megawatts of capacity. Quote: "Each phase will add 250 megawatts of capacity to the national grid." The project will be built on around 22,500 acres of desert land and will use more than two million bifacial solar panels equipped with single-axis tracking systems. Quote: "The project will be built on around 22,500 acres of desert land and will use more than two million bifacial solar panels. These panels are equipped with single-axis tracking systems that allow them to follow the movement of the sun during the day." Once fully operational, the plant is expected to supply enough clean electricity to power about 350,000 homes in southern Iraq. Quote: "Once fully operational, the plant is expected to supply enough clean electricity to power about 350,000 homes in southern Iraq." The first phase of the solar plant is scheduled to start operations by late 2025. Quote: "The first phase of the solar plant is scheduled to start operations by late 2025." The project is expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by nearly two million tons each year. Quote: "The project is also expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by nearly two million tons each year, supporting Iraq’s environmental goals." The project is expected to create thousands of jobs during construction and later during operation and maintenance. Quote: "In addition to improving energy supply, the Basra solar project is expected to create thousands of jobs during construction and later during operation and maintenance."