Iraqi new energy storage design

Why is Iraq's energy system vulnerable?

However the capacity to capture and process this gas has not kept pace. The inability to utilise its gas riches means that the country's gas deficit has grown, and Iraq now relies on imports from Iran to meet increasing demand. This has introduced a number of vulnerabilities to Iraq’s energy system.

Is Iraq suitable for solar energy exploitation?

Iraq geographical location is quite suitable for solar energy exploitation, as it is located in the southwestern side of the Asian continent extending between (29.50–37.22 \ (^\circ\) N) and (38.45–48.45 \ (^\circ\) E) (Shubbar et al. 2016; Jassim and Goff 2006).

How has war affected Iraq's power infrastructure?

Despite the extraordinary challenges of war in recent years, Iraq has made impressive gains, nearly doubling the country’s oil production over the past decade. But the turmoil has also undermined the country’s ability to maintain and invest in its power infrastructure.

Why should the Iraqi government use renewable resources?

The depletion of oil and gas resources is another reason that should motivate the Iraqi government for utilization of renewable resources as it could provide the security and diversity in energy supply (Chen et al. 2016; Li and Yao 2020; Kazem and Chaichan 2012).

Will energy storage expand in MENA?

The current utility business model limits the prospects of energy storage expansion opportunities, unless driven by direct governmental support. Auctions in MENA have been a major driver for renewable energy deployment, most notably for solar and wind, but only a few have included energy storage.

Is Iraq a good oil producer?

Iraq owns good potential resources of fossil and non-fossil energies like renewable energy (Saeed et al. 2016). Iraq has strengthened its rank among the top oil producers throughout the world despite the tremendous challenges that it has faced during last decades.