At a Glance

• Solar energy production in Slemani has reached over hundreds megawatts.
• The renewable energy department has registered 4,562 subscribers, dominated by residential users.
• Rising electricity tariffs and national grid failures are driving citizens to install solar systems.

Solar power production has reached 102.847 megawatts in Slemani and continues to grow, generated by 4,562 subscribers registered under the renewable energy sector, as adoption rates continue to accelerate across the city.

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Key Statements and Focus Areas

• The Slemani Electricity Directorate stated that solar power production has hit 102.847 megawatts. 
• The directorate monitors the growth of solar energy usage through its renewable energy department. 

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Out of the 4,562 registered subscribers in the governorate, residential users dominate the market with 3,747 active connections.

The commercial sector follows as the second-largest user group with 659 registered subscribers, while the agricultural sector ranks third with 134 subscribers.

In contrast, large-scale adoption remains low in other areas, with only 15 industrial and 7 government subscribers currently registered in the solar energy production system.

FYI

The KRG's Runaki project aims for 24-hour electricity through smart meters and strict, tiered billing, resulting in reduced energy demand. However, higher costs and automatic, 50-day cutoffs for non-payment are driving consumers toward solar alternatives. 

To monitor this transition, the Slemani Electricity Directorate operates a dedicated Renewable Energy Department to track clean energy adoptions that occur entirely off the national grid, helping citizens mitigate monthly utility costs. 

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