Study of Using Solar Power Plants to Develop the Energy Complex in Iraq

This study provides an overview of the current state of electrical energy in Iraq and a simulation of a photovoltaic (PV) module that can be used in the country's climate using MATLAB/Simulink. Iraq is characterized by a variety of renewable energy sources, particularly solar energy and, it may be used to produce electric energy and to diversify energy sources by adding renewable energies to support the national grid and reduce the deficit in the production of electric energy. The results of the photovoltaic (PV) simulation in Iraq reveal that as irradiance increases, the output current and maximum power of the module and its entire array grow in accordance with Iraq's climatic parameters. Consequently, solar energy can be utilized to generate power and reduce the gap caused by the increase in demand and the shortage of electrical production by utilizing PV panels.