Solar energy powers homes in Iraq’s oil-rich Kirkuk

Shafaq News/ As temperatures soar above 50 degrees Celsius, residents of Kirkuk, one of Iraq’s largest oil-producing cities, are deploying solar energy for relief from power shortages.

As you approach Hawija district, 55 kilometers southwest of Kirkuk, vast fields of solar panels greet you, transforming sunlight into renewable energy that powers homes and businesses in the region. Despite Kirkuk’s oil wealth, residents face power cuts like those in other southern governorates during peak summer months.

To address this…