Iraq is highly dependent on fossil fuels to generate power which, despite recent improvements, does not meet peak demand. Private diesel power generation has grown significantly to meet the gap. Fuel used for domestic power generation denies Iraq the opportunity to export that fuel. The project will catalyse the adoption of solar power in Iraq, both on and off-grid, to: a) reduce Iraq's dependence on fossil fuel; b) result in direct GHG reductions of approximately 741,622 tonnes CO2; and c) help provide reliable power to the Iraqi people to support development and a better standard of living. The project targets residential-scale units (a few kilowatts) as well are utility-scale units (several megawatts). The project aims to facilitate the installation of 5 MW in aggregate of residential-scale PV generation capacity through the Bytti residential development in Najaf, Iraq. The project also aims to support the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity in the establishment of large, utility-scale PV plants, primarily by providing technical and investment support. The project supports the development of a regulatory framework, technical guidelines, capacity building, and institutional arrangements for the development of public and private (Independent Power Producer, IPP) solar power plants. The project's National Focal Point is the Ministry of Environment. The project will receive close collaboration from the Ministry of Electricity, the Renewable Energy Research Centre of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and others. The project is expected to last 48 months.