Iraq eyes 12,000 MW solar power capacity by 2030

Deputy oil minister says the objective is part of efforts to diversify Iraq's energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

BAGHDAD - Iraq aims to expand solar energy projects to reach a production capacity of 12,000 megawatts by 2030, as part of efforts to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, a deputy oil minister told reporters on Thursday.