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Off-grid photovoltaic systems as a solution for the ambient pollution avoidance and Iraq’s rural areas electrification

Qusay Hassan, Marek Jaszczur, Muzher Taha Mohamed, Katarzyna Styszko, Katarzyna Szramowiat-Sala, Janusz Gołaś · 2016 · E3S Web of Conferences

Summary. Off-grid photovoltaic systems can electrify rural households in Iraq's Diyala State while reducing pollution. The study analyzed a solar system for a single household and found electricity costs of $0.51 per kilowatt-hour, competitive with conventional Iraqi grid rates. The system avoids approximately 1,840 kilograms of CO2 emissions annually compared to conventional fuel-based electricity generation, making solar viable for remote rural electrification.

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Hassan, Q., Jaszczur, M., Mohamed, M. T., Styszko, K., Szramowiat-Sala, K., & Gołaś, J.. (2016). Off-grid photovoltaic systems as a solution for the ambient pollution avoidance and Iraq’s rural areas electrification. E3S Web of Conferences. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20161000093

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DOI
10.1051/e3sconf/20161000093
Countries
Iraq
Categories
energy, climate-and-environment
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2026-04-28