[SMM PV News] Iraq Cuts Solar Customs Duties to 5% to Spur Adoption

Published: Mar 4, 2026 17:19

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The Iraqi Customs Authority slashed tariffs on solar systems—including PV panels, inverters, cables, and lithium batteries—from 33% to 5%. This move aligns with the Central Bank's recent IQD 6 billion ($4.6 million) loan initiative to boost clean energy uptake. Despite high solar irradiance, Iraq's cumulative capacity was just 42 MW at the end of 2024, a lag officials attribute to 'weak awareness'. However, progress is expected through upcoming utility-scale developments, including the 300 MW Karbala plant and TotalEnergies' planned 1 GW project.

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