Is China partnering with totalenergies for a 1 GW solar project?

China Energy Engineering Corporation (Energy China, CEEC) and France's TotalEnergies have signed an EPC contract for a 1-GW solar power project at the Ratawi [Artawi] field in Basra. According to a statement from Energy China: "This project is the first large-scale project in the Iraqi government's PV construction plan, and serves as

Who owns a 1 GW solar power project in Basra?

(Source: CEEC) By John Lee. China Energy Engineering Corporation (Energy China, CEEC) and France's TotalEnergies have signed an EPC contract for a 1-GW solar power project at the Ratawi [Artawi] field in Basra.

How has CEEC been involved in a high-quality project in Iraq?

"CEEC has been involved in numerous high-quality projects in Iraq since entering the Iraqi market in 2011.

Why is the Iraqi PV project important?

" This project is the first large-scale project in the Iraqi government's PV construction plan, and serves as a significant milestone in CEEC's commitment to international capacity cooperation and its collaboration with multinational companies to tap into overseas renewable energy markets and drive global energy transformation.

How much electricity will Iraq generate a year?

"Once completed, it is projected to generate 2.9 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2.385 million tons. "The project will meet Iraq's growing electricity demands, facilitate the optimization of its power structure, and accelerate its economic reconstruction.