KRG Expands Solar-Powered ATM Network to Boost Cash Accessibility Across Kurdistan
Ahmad stated that the KRG’s investment in solar-powered ATMs aims to provide “24-hour access to cash” for both citizens and visitors. The initiative is part of the KRG’s broader effort to modernize financial infrastructure and promote sustainable energy solutions
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has significantly expanded access to cash across the region through the deployment of solar-powered ATM hubs, according to a statement by Aziz Ahmad, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister.
In a post published on X on Thursday, Ahmad stated that the KRG’s investment in solar-powered ATMs aims to provide “24-hour access to cash” for both citizens and visitors.
“This has paid off — with over 430 new ATMs now deployed across the Kurdistan Region,” he stated. "The number is expected to grow to nearly 1,000 by the end of the program."
The initiative is part of the KRG’s broader effort to modernize financial infrastructure and promote sustainable energy solutions, particularly in areas with unreliable access to electricity.
The use of solar energy to power ATM systems is gaining traction globally as governments and financial institutions seek eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions to banking challenges. In the Kurdistan Region, the initiative embodies a dual strategy of expanding financial inclusion and enhancing public services, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
The move also comes as part of ongoing KRG reforms in digital governance, infrastructure development, and economic resilience in the face of regional instability.
