The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched the next phase of its Runaki Project, starting the installation of 24-hour electricity systems in Ranya district. The KRG Media and Information Department announced on Tuesday that technical teams have already connected homes and businesses to the nonstop power grid. This expansion now benefits more than four million people and replaces around 3,200 private generators across the area.
Officials plan to complete full coverage across the Kurdistan Region by the end of 2026. The initiative marks a major step toward improving living conditions and reducing dependence on diesel-powered electricity.
Runaki—meaning “light” in Kurdish—officially began in October 2024. The program aims to end decades of power shortages, cut down on pollution, and modernize the region’s energy infrastructure. By introducing a continuous power supply, the government seeks to strengthen both the economy and environmental sustainability.
Kurdish Minister of Electricity Kamal Khalil described the project as a long-awaited dream for citizens. He noted that residents will enjoy stable electricity at a lower cost than what they currently pay to private generator owners. Khalil emphasized that the initiative demonstrates the KRG’s commitment to energy reform and better public services across all provinces.