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Can Iraq cut its electricity network losses?

The new IEA report, Iraq’s Energy Sector: A Roadmap to a Brighter Future, maps out immediate practical actions and medium-term measures to tackle the most pressing problems in Iraq’s electricity sector. The analysis finds Iraq has huge potential to cut its electricity network losses, which are among the highest in the world.

How can Iraq address its current electricity shortfall & growing power needs?

BAGHDAD – Iraq, one of the world's biggest energy producers, can address its current electricity shortfall and growing power needs through immediate action to relieve pressure on the system, according to an in-depth report published Thursday by the International Energy Agency.

How can Iraq improve electricity supply during the summer peak?

Promoting the more efficient use of electricity, including by introducing more progressive tariffs, would play an important role in ensuring that the growth in demand during the summer peak does not continue to outpace supply. Iraq also needs to take advantage of its abundant renewable energy potential.

How does lack of electricity affect private sector development in Iraq?

In addition to contributing to Iraq’s socio-economic fragilities, lack of reliable access to electricity has also constrained private sector development. More than half of Iraqi firms identify electricity as a major constraint, second only to Yemen in the region, according to Enterprise Surveys conducted by the World Bank.

Does Iraq need solar power?

Iraq also needs to take advantage of its abundant renewable energy potential. The analysis shows that expanding the share of solar PV and wind to 30% of electricity supply by 2030 would bring benefits both to the Iraqi consumer, in the form of reduced electricity bills, and to the environment.

Will Iraq's Electricity Supply increase in 2030?

Iraq’s electricity demand is set to double between now and 2030, and its shortfall in electricity supply will widen, as the country’s population grows by more than 1 million people each year.