Iraq s energy storage participates in the peak load compensation mechanism

How does Iraq's power sector perform?

Despite its vast energy resources, the performance of the country’s power sector is sub-optimal. Iraq’s power sector suffers from a double whammy: unsustainable growth in power demand, coupled with under-investment and a lack of reforms in generation, transmission, and distribution. The result is a growing mismatch between power supply and demand.

How has the turmoil impacted Iraq's power infrastructure?

The turmoil has undermined Iraq’s ability to maintain and invest in its power infrastructure. This report maps out immediate practical actions and medium-term measures to tackle the most pressing problems in Iraq’s electricity sector.

Does Iraq have a good power sector?

As a major producer, Iraq’s electricity sector is almost entirely dependent on fossil fuels, which account for more than 80% of power generation. Despite its vast energy resources, the performance of the country’s power sector is sub-optimal.

How can network losses be reduced in Iraq's electricity supply?

The most affordable, reliable and sustainable path for the future of electricity supply in Iraq requires cutting network losses by half at least, strengthening regional interconnections, putting captured gas to use in efficient power plants, and increasing the share of renewables in the mix.

What causes power outages in Iraq?

Power outages in Iraq remain a daily occurrence for most households as increasing generating capacity has been outrun by the increasing demand for electricity, spurred by greater cooling needs in the peak summer months.

What is a key barrier to increased Iraqi oil production?

One impeding barrier to increased Iraqi oil production is the availability of water, as planned oil production will require a level of water production above what has been achieved so far. The increase in Iraqi oil production capacity over the last decade has been impressive, yet there are a number of challenges facing the sector going forward.