By John Lee.
The Iraqi Council of Ministers has authorised the Ministry of Electricity to extend an invitation (the "sole offer") to the Emirati company AMEA Power to present its proposal to build a 500-MW solar power plant, with the option to add batteries.
This move allows the Ministry of Electricity to proceed with the necessary procedures in accordance with the Investment Law, aiming to increase Iraq's renewable energy capacity and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
The development of solar power projects is a key part of Iraq's strategy to address its chronic electricity shortages and meet the growing demand for power, while also mitigating the environmental impact of its energy sector.
(Source: Ministry of Oil)
SOLAR PANELS BATTERIES : WORK BY STORING EXCESS ENERGY PRODUCED BY SOLAR PANELS DURING THE DAY FROM THE SUN FOR LATER USE WHEN THE SUN IS NOT SHINNING
THERE ARE TWO BATTERY TECH CURRENTLY USED, LITHIUM- ION AND LEAD ACID.
THE DIRECT CURRENT DC FROM SOLAR PANELS FLOWS TO THE BATTERY AS DC CURRENT THEN FLOWS TO THE INVERTER WHICH CONVERTS THE DC CURRENT INTO AC THAT CAN BE USED TO POWER HOMES APPLIANCES