Tunis:The Ministry of Electricity engaged in discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to explore cooperation on solar energy projects. JICA confirmed plans to study the feasibility of financing solar energy systems for Iraqi homes.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry shared that Hussein Mohammed Badr, Director General of the Planning and Studies Department, led the meeting with JICA. The session included participation from the Director of the Ministry’s Renewable Energy Center, Murtada Hussein Mahdi, and his assistant. The agenda focused on the Ministry’s strategy for implementing solar energy projects and the related contracting and grid-connection mechanisms.

JICA expressed interest in financing and carrying out solar energy projects outlined in the Ministry’s plan. They also plan to prepare a study on financing solar energy systems for homes, akin to an initiative by the Central Bank of Iraq. The Ministry highlighted that this collaboration aims to expand the use of clean energy and enhance solar energy’s role in fulfilling citizens’ needs.