Over 135,000 citizens in Rania city center enjoy 24-hour electricity through the Runaki programme
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) – The Ministry of Electricity is pleased to announce the start of the Runaki programme in Rania city centre.
This means over 135,000 citizens will enjoy reliable, uninterrupted power from the national grid, and it is part of preparations to provide 24-hour electricity to the entire Raparin independent administration. Over 100 diesel generators will be shut down as part of the switch to 24-hour electricity.
Table 1: breakdown of the latest number of citizens and subscribers under Runaki
|
City |
Number of citizens |
Number of subscribers |
|
Erbil |
1,935,000 |
504,000 |
|
Slemani |
1,345,000 |
351,000 |
|
Duhok |
495,000 |
134,000 |
|
Halabja |
135,000 |
38,000 |
|
Soran |
144,000 |
39,000 |
|
Zakho |
238,000 |
65,000 |
|
Raparin (Rania) |
135,000 |
30,000 |
|
Total |
4,427,000 |
1,161,000 |
This follows the successful rollout of Runaki in Erbil, Slemani, Duhok, Halabja, Soran and Zakho. Preparations are now underway to bring the benefits of Runaki to citizens in Raparin.
Under the new Runaki tariffs, 80% of citizens pay less than the previous cost of neighbourhood diesel generators and the national grid combined.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced the Runaki programme in October 2024 to deliver 24-hour electricity to every home and business by the end of 2026. The KRG Council of Ministers unanimously approved the national programme in May.
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