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Institutional development · Sustainability and civic impact · Iraq

University of Kufa in Iraq expands solar projects and drafts plan for further renewables

The University of Kufa says it is continuing to install solar energy projects across its buildings and service and agricultural facilities, and is preparing a comprehensive plan for additional projects.

Photo: Photo by Amer Awwad. – U.S. Department of Energy from United States / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Why it matters: The University of Kufa's buildings and its service and agricultural facilities are the sites covered by the solar projects now under way.

The University of Kufa said it is continuing to carry out several solar energy projects in its buildings and in its service and agricultural facilities.

According to the university, it is at the same time preparing a comprehensive future plan to implement further solar projects.

The university said the work aims to strengthen environmental sustainability, rationalise energy use and expand reliance on renewable sources, in line with a national initiative to support energy and reduce emissions.

Editor’s view

Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

The University of Kufa's buildings and service and agricultural facilities are covered by solar projects already under way, and the university has said a comprehensive plan for further projects is being prepared.

What to watch

  • The content and timing of the University of Kufa's comprehensive plan for additional solar projects.

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