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Does Iraq have a reliable power supply?

Access to a reliable and uninterrupted power supply has yet to be made available in Iraq despite changes in the electricity sector.

Will Iraq's Electricity Supply be improved if we just improve efficiency?

“Even if we just improve on the efficiency side,” he says, “the delivery of electricity to Iraq’s homes and factories will be improved.” Iraq’s current power generation capacity stands at 19 gigawatts according to former officials at the ministry of electricity.

Why did Siemens reopen the Iraqi power grid?

In 2019, Siemens and the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity agreed on a roadmap to stabilize electricity transmission and distribution nationwide. The Iraqi government commissioned the reconstruction of the power grid in order to replace large parts of the destroyed power infrastructure and meet the increasing demand for electricity within the country.

How can a smart grid help the energy sector?

“Our promise is to deliver electricity to 40 million people.” The roadmap seems to be an ideal solution, as it includes developing a smart grid pilot project that could reduce both technical and nontechnical losses as well as maximize collections and revenues. Thus, according to local energy experts, the power sector will be more efficient.

Why did the Iraqi government get a follow-up order from Siemens Energy?

Customer satisfaction with the Siemens Energy products and the joint project execution of the Dresden factory as well as the Siemens Energy team located in Erlangen, Abu Dhabi and Iraq paved the way for a follow-up order by the Iraqi government for the Al Hamudhia (north-west of Baghdad) region. It includes the supply of 10 additional transformers.

What is happening to Iraq's power infrastructure?

Iraq's power infrastructure has suffered greatly due to years of destruction in conflict, as well as alleged mismanagement and neglect. Consequently, the country experiences severe power cuts and rolling blackouts.