Electricity in Iraq

In the current state, Iraq does not produce enough electricity to cover the demands. The output of the electricity sector is only about half the amount needed. The demand for electricity has been risen by the growing economy and an increasing number of electronic products. To make things worse, electricity is subsidized in Iraq.

electricity ©Flickr Abdulwahab Alhajji

The power system was not affected by the last conflict, but the capacity had to be reduced due to interruptions of major maintenance cycles. Lack of electricity results in increased morbidity and mortality of the Iraq people, because hospitals are often without electricity.

It remains unclear, how long it will last to put the power system in a condition of sufficient production.