Najaf solar PV plant – 1,000 MW with ~30% battery storage (study to expand to 2,000 MW): Ministry of Electricity asks ACWA Power to expedite commercial offer
محطة الطاقة الشمسية في النجف الأشرف – 1,000 ميغاواط مع تخصيص نحو 30% لبطاريات التخزين (ودراسة رفعها إلى 2,000 ميغاواط): وزارة الكهرباء تطلب من أكوا الإسراع بالعرض التجاري
Solar EPC contractors, BESS suppliers and grid-connection specialists should engage ACWA Power as it finalises its offer for the 1-2 GW Najaf solar-plus-storage plant.
| Type | Pre-qualification / EOI |
|---|---|
| Status | Open – deadline not published |
| Country | Iraq · Najaf |
| Client / owner | Iraq Ministry of Electricity |
| Parties | ACWA Power (proposed developer) |
| Announced | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Power plants & renewables, Substations & transmission grids |
Trades and packages needed
- Solar PV & battery storage (main package)
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines (main package)
- Cables, switchgear & electrical materials (main package)
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading
- Piling & deep foundations
- Electrical installation (LV)
What to do
Early stage – get on the client's or bidders' vendor lists now.