The Soran lighting project began this week, marking a major step in the district’s electricity upgrade plan. The first phase targets four neighborhoods and serves over 20,000 residents.
In the opening stage, teams distributed registration booklets to electricity subscribers in Awara, Dilan, Kandil, and Wasta Rajab. This step ensures proper enrollment and smooth coordination. As part of this phase, teams will shut down 11 of the 114 diesel generators in these neighborhoods. This action reduces generator use and helps improve local air quality.
The project will expand rapidly. By October, all neighborhoods in Soran will receive 24-hour electricity. This change will support local businesses, improve daily life, and reduce noise from diesel engines. Continuous power will also create better conditions for education and public services.
Across the Kurdistan Region, similar programs have already delivered strong results. City centers in Erbil, Sulaimaniyah, Duhok, and Halabja now receive 24-hour electricity. These improvements benefit around 2,722,500 people, which equals about 40% of the population. They have also allowed the shutdown of more than 2,517 diesel generators in those cities.
The plan will continue until the end of 2026. By then, more than 7,000 diesel generators across the region will be out of service. This reduction will cut fuel use, lower emissions, and make cities quieter and cleaner.
The Soran lighting project forms part of this wider regional initiative. It combines infrastructure growth with environmental progress. When complete, residents will enjoy a reliable, round-the-clock electricity supply for the first time in decades. This achievement will mark a turning point in the district’s development.
