What is the supply and demand of electricity in Iraq?

The minimum supply value is 5399 MW/day, and the maximum value is 18233 MW/day. Using the collected dataset, the supply and demand of electricity in 15 provinces in Iraq were predicted. The structural time-series modeling approach was applied to annual data for the period between 2019 and 2021, using estimated equations and value assumptions.

How much electricity does Iraq need?

The unserved demand is currently served by distributed diesel generators, which are privately owned. On 9 January 2021, according to a statement by the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, some estimations indicated that Iraq produces and imports 19 to 21 thousand megawatts of electricity, while the actual need exceeds 30 thousand megawatts.

Why is energy demand a problem in Iraq?

Energy demand issue in Iraq The unstable security situation in Iraq has had a negative impact on electric power generation, which results in a shortage of supply. Additionally, the newly introduced technologies, the lack of strategic planning, mismanagement, and infrastructure together increase the energy demand in Iraq.

Can artificial intelligence solve Iraq's energy shortage?

Iraq's energy shortage is a problem that can be effectively addressed with Artificial Intelligence techniques. The role of AI techniques is considered a solution to the challenges of energy demand / supply forecasting and distribution. Six well-known AI algorithms in the literature were used for power supply and demand forecasting.

Can machine learning improve energy demand and supply predictions in Iraq?

As future work, the study aspires to delve into hybrid forecasting models that combine machine learning and deep learning models, aiming to further elevate the accuracy and reliability of energy demand and supply predictions in Iraq.