[China Power Construction Iraq 750MW Solar Energy Project Approved]On May 30, 2023, the Iraqi Cabinet stated in a foreign statement that it had approved China Power Construction's photovoltaic project in the southern province of Musana, with a total installed capacity of 750MW and a total investment of 520 million US dollars. In August 2021, China Power Construction Corporation signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Electricity of Iraq to develop 2GW photovoltaic power generation projects within Iraq, with the first phase investing in the development of 750MW. The Iraqi government has set a renewable energy development goal and plans to achieve a total installed capacity of 10GW of solar power generation by 2030, mainly relying on investment and development by private sector enterprises. Editor/Ma Xue
On July 26, 2026, the first wind power project in Cambodia, the Mondulkirisen Monolon 150 MW wind power project, officially started construction by the 14th Bureau of Hydroelectric Power. The project is located in the mountainous area of Mondulkiri Province, with a planned deployment of 24 wind turbines and supporting facilities such as roads and power collection lines. After the completion of the project, clean power can be supplied, the local energy structure can be improved, and Cambodia's green transformation can be assisted. It is a model of green energy cooperation in the joint construction of the the Belt and Road between China and Cambodia. The implementation of this project also demonstrates the continuous improvement of China's wind power technology and the competitiveness of overseas EPC projects.Editor/Gong Ziwei
The President of Uzbekistan affirmed the progress of key infrastructure projects in Central Asia. The President called the China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan Railway a masterpiece of the century. After completion, it will create a core transportation channel, reshape regional logistics and geopolitical patterns, significantly reduce the time and cost of Asia Europe freight transportation, and the current project construction progress is ahead of schedule. In addition, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are working together to promote the Kambalata hydropower project, which has made significant progress in the past year.Editor/Gong Ziwei