Iraq s behind-the-meter energy storage policy

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.

What is behind the meter storage?

Behind-the-meter storage refers to the electricity stored on-premises behind the consumer’s meter. Define energy storage as a distinct asset category separate from generation, transmission, and distribution value chains. This is essential in the implementation of any future regulation governing ESS.

What does the Ministry of electricity of Iraq do?

Ministry of Electricity of Iraq is the federal government entity in charge of both the policymaking and the electricity supply. The generation, transmission, and distribution, and distribution are divided into geographically distributed directorates

How has the turmoil impacted Iraq's power infrastructure?

But the turmoil has also undermined the country’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.