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Iraq · asset class
Interconnectors in Iraq
Iraq has 4 interconnectors mapped on the OverWatts open energy atlas — the 35th-largest fleet of the 104 countries that hold any, and 0.6% of the world's mapped total. Of these, 2 operating and 2 under construction or proposed. The largest is Iraq – Saudi Arabia interconnection (planned) (1.0 GW).
2 are in the pipeline, led by Iraq – Saudi Arabia interconnection (planned) (1.0 GW), proposed.
4
Interconnector in Iraq
#35
of 104 countries
2
In construction / proposed
On the interactive map
Largest interconnectors in Iraq
- Iraq – Saudi Arabia interconnection (planned)1.0 GW · 2024 · proposed
- Iraq – Jordan interconnection (planned)500 MW · proposed
- Iraq – Turkey interconnection400 MW
- Iraq – Syria interconnection300 MW
Under construction & proposed
- Iraq – Saudi Arabia interconnection (planned)1.0 GW · 2024 · proposed
- Iraq – Jordan interconnection (planned)500 MW · proposed
How Iraq compares · interconnectors by country
Frequently asked
- How many interconnectors are there in Iraq?
- OverWatts maps 4 interconnectors in Iraq — 0.6% of the world's mapped total, the 35th-largest national fleet of the 104 countries with any.
- What is the largest interconnector in Iraq?
- Iraq – Saudi Arabia interconnection (planned), at 1.0 GW.
- What new interconnectors are being built in Iraq?
- 2 projects are under construction or proposed. The largest are Iraq – Saudi Arabia interconnection (planned) (1.0 GW) and Iraq – Jordan interconnection (planned) (500 MW).