Iraq plans to accelerate solar power development as part of an emergency strategy to secure electricity supplies amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The country’s Ministry of Electricity said the move aims to reduce reliance on imported fuels and strengthen Iraq’s power system during potential supply disruptions. Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hattan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad has directed authorities to fast-track renewable energy projects, including the 1 GW Artawi solar project being developed by TotalEnergies.