Highlights Iraq aims to generate 20-25% of energy from renewables Country suffers from electricity shortages, especially in summer Also seeks to lower oil volumes used for power generation Iraq has signed an agreement with Masdar, the renewable energy arm of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, to develop at least 2 GW of solar projects in the country, the two sides announced June 25. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Iraqi officials said the agreement would help further the country’s goal of generating 20-25% of its energy from renewables, equivalent to 10-12 GW by 2030. The projects will be located in central and southern Iraq, which suffers from acute electricity shortages, especially during the summer, when hot temperatures create high air conditioning demand. “The project ensures clean and sustainable energy production for different areas in Iraq, and displaces carbon dioxide emissions resulting […]