Ranya – The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has expanded its landmark Runaki program to Ranya’s city center, bringing reliable, round-the-clock electricity to thousands of residents.
With this latest phase, more than 135,000 people in the Raparin Independent Administration now enjoy continuous power directly from the national grid. The program marks a major leap in the government’s plan to deliver sustainable, affordable, and eco-friendly energy across Kurdistan.
Officials said that engineers completed the installation of modern infrastructure, replacing hundreds of private generators that once dominated the city’s skyline. The shift not only cuts household costs but also reduces air and noise pollution, improving overall quality of life.
KRG engineers explained that the new system uses advanced control technology to stabilize power flow and ensure energy efficiency. The project also supports local businesses and industries that depend on steady electricity to grow and hire more workers.
Since its launch in October 2024, the Runaki project—meaning “light” in Kurdish—has rapidly expanded across multiple cities. The KRG aims to connect the entire Kurdistan Region to the continuous grid by the end of 2026.
Citizens in Ranya welcomed the development with optimism, calling it a “long-awaited promise fulfilled” that signals a new era of progress and reliability.