According to the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Iraq's total primary energy consumption is for 90% based on petroleum, and the rest is supplied by natural gas. Iraq 's Ministry of Electricity has opened a first - round tender for 755 MW of solar power . Spread across five different provinces , including 300 MW in Karbala and 200 MW in Babel , the newly announced projects have been approved to transform Iraq into a global hub for clean energy , moving away from petroleum power , which currently accounts for 90 % of the country 's power generation . In addition to diversifying its energy sector , Iraq has also agreed terms with Siemens to strengthen its electricity sector , which has struggled to remain reliable in the wake of the Iraq War .
Iraq 's Ministry of Electricity has opened a first - round tender for 755 MW of solar power . Spread across five different provinces , including 300 MW in Karbala and 200 MW in Babel , the newly announced projects have been approved to transform Iraq into a global hub for clean energy , moving away from petroleum power , which currently accounts for 90 % of the country 's power generation . In addition to diversifying its energy sector , Iraq has also agreed terms with Siemens to strengthen its electricity sector , which has struggled to remain reliable in the wake of the Iraq War .