Iraq’s Ministry of Industry and Minerals announced that it has established an integrated factory to manufacture solar panels. The new facility will produce 750 megawatts (MW) annually, meeting domestic demand and opening opportunities for regional exports.
Duha Al-Jubouri, the ministry’s spokesperson, said the Iraq’s Ministry signed a partnership contract through its Al-Zawraa General Company to set up the factory. The state-of-the-art facility features modern machinery and technology to produce high-efficiency solar panels in various capacities.
These panels will serve government projects, industrial plants, commercial centers, and residential clean energy installations.
The Ministry confirmed that all upcoming large-scale solar power stations, as well as smaller residential and commercial systems, will rely on panels produced at the Al-Zawraa General Company facility.
By manufacturing panels locally, Iraq expects to reduce production costs significantly. Domestic solar systems will become competitive with imported panels in terms of both price and efficiency. This initiative strengthens Iraq’s ability to meet its clean energy goals while supporting local industry.
The project aligns with the government’s strategic plan to support national industries and promote clean energy adoption. It complements the Central Bank of Iraq’s initiative to finance solar installations for homes and businesses. Officials say this integrated approach will encourage households, businesses, and public institutions to invest in renewable energy while boosting Iraq’s domestic industrial capacity.
Al-Jubouri noted that the factory will create job opportunities in manufacturing, technology, and maintenance sectors. By producing solar panels locally, Iraq aims to stimulate economic growth, enhance energy security, and reduce reliance on imported technology.
The Ministry emphasized that the Al-Zawraa General Company facility positions Iraq as a growing player in the regional solar energy market and represents a milestone in the country’s transition toward sustainable energy.