In accordance with the vision of Al-Mustaqbal University College, which mainly focuses on the achievement of the sustainable development goals 2030 of the UNDP, as well as its constant endeavor to set well-designed plans for accomplishing these goals properly, a virtual workshop on “The Importance of Solar Energy” was held on 10th of April 2021, with the participation of Prof. Dr. Karim Altaii representing James Madison University in the USA, and Assist. Prof. Dr. Malik Mustafa Muhammad, Head of the Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries Department at Al-Mustaqbal University College. Commenting on this initiative, Prof. Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, Dean of Al-Mustaqbal University College, said, “Our university college always seeks to become part of the world of sustainability, in which a new image of economic growth is being created, and meanwhile addressing a series of societal needs, climate changes and protection of environment”. It is remarkable to note that the workshop was attended by more than 50 participants from different countries, and the two lecturing professors exchanged their wide knowledge about the importance of solar energy in Iraq, creating meanwhile plausible environment for useful and fruitful discussions. In his rich and impressive lecture, Prof. Altaii said in an admitting and honest tone, “We might not need solar energy here in Harrisonburg, but Iraq is a different story as it suffers from a shortage in electricity. At the same time, Iraq receives a great deal of solar energy”. He closed his speech by saying, “We hope that we have planted a seed for participants to think about how they could improve their lives”. From his side, Assist. Prof. Dr. Malik Mustafa Muhammad reviewed in his introduction on solar energy the possibility of investing it as a promising alternative with which dramatic changes could occur in the field of energy in Iraq. This workshop indeed constitutes a valued addition to the constant efforts made by everybody in college including the academics to raise awareness. Such activities of exchanging knowledge and experiences could be a source of aspiration to participants. Moreover, they shall bring more opportunities for the growth of universities through the processes of exploring and implementing new technologies that could improve and reinforce quality of life, in a planet that is more sustainable for all.