The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is collaborating with UAE-based Jawda Engineering Consultants (JEC) to develop new solar power plants. The partnership, announced by the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Electricity, aims to bolster the region’s energy infrastructure. Specific locations and the number of plants were not detailed in the initial announcement. This initiative signals a move towards diversifying the region’s energy sources and reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels. The investment from JEC highlights growing UAE interest in renewable energy projects within Iraq’s Kurdistan Region. Further details regarding the project’s scale and timeline are expected to be released soon. This project could significantly contribute to the region's electricity supply and sustainable development goals.