Iraq scraps solar import tariffs, approves power deal
Shafaq News- Baghdad The Iraqi Cabinet approved eliminating customs duties on imported solarenergy systems on Tuesday, according to Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's mediaoffice. Separately, the Cabinet authorized the ElectricityMinistry's General Company for Electricity Transmission in the Northern Regionto sign a contract for the supply of 600–1,000 megawatts of electricity. Read more: Can solar power alter Iraq’s reliance on oil? The government also authorized the Agriculture Ministry toallow imports of all agricultural crops through December 31, 2026, to supportfood security. The Cabinet…
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