M.J. Beck Consulting (MJB) worked with the Iraq Engineering Enhancement Program (IEEP) to develop an initial analysis of the cost and potential for distributed solar generation in Iraq.

At the time, the Iraqi power grid supplied roughly half of the daily demanded electricity. On a local level, households were forced to run generators to bridge the gap between power demand and supply. Given the absence of reliable grid power, the potential for solar, was compared to the diesel/gasoline generator alternative. MJB built a financial model which considered both the upfront capital cost and the lifetime (levelized) cost per kWh. Country specific issues such as challenges involved in importation of necessary materials and access to a skilled workforce were also considered as part of the analysis. Findings were provided in a narrative report and panel presentation.

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