Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Millimeterwave Communication, Optimization and Modelling
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Solar Energy as a Solution for Iraq’s Power Outages

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  • othman sulaiman hassan hassan
othman sulaiman hassan hassan
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Published 30.09.2025

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Abstract

Iraq is facing a shortage in electricity supply during the summer months. The current work analyses this energy crisis and its significant impact on citizens, which has started in more last three decades. The study focuses on getting the benefit of solar energy to provide a sustainable energy source to the country. It addresses the fundamentals of solar energy, its suitability in the Iraqi context, and how it could drive transformative change in the energy industry. In addition, the environmental and economic impacts of the use of solar energy are assessed and a comprehensive perspective is provided on its impact on Iraq. In this study, we discuss the solar system as a whole and the challenges we may face due to natural effects.

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