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Generating Electricity Using Photovoltaic Solar Plants in Iraq

  • Contains case studies and examples to enhance practical application of the technologies presented

  • Presents actual adopted Iraqi PV projects

  • Explains the use and application of photovoltaic cells

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    • Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem
    Pages 1-10
  3. Iraq

    • Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem
    Pages 11-34
  4. Status of Renewable Energy in Iraq

    • Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem
    Pages 35-45
  5. Solar Photovoltaic Technology Principles

    • Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem
    Pages 47-82
  6. Environmental Conditions and Its Effect on PV Performance

    • Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem
    Pages 83-129
  7. Photovoltaic Experiences in Iraq Neighborhood Countries

    • Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem
    Pages 131-183
  8. Adopted Iraqi Photovoltaic Projects

    • Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem
    Pages 185-194
  9. Iraq’s Future Strategies in the Use of PV Plants

    • Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem
    Pages 195-203
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 205-211

About this book

This book focuses on solar energy and its applications in Iraq and its neighboring countries. Iraq suffers from electricity shortages and faces many challenges to meet and overcome current and future increases in electrical demand.  Although Iraq relies primarily on petroleum as an energy source, many scientists agree that the future of energy efficiency and safety will rely heavily on the implementation of green and renewable energies. This book is aimed at researchers, policymakers, and students and discusses how PV systems can be successfully implemented in order to reduce dependency on fossil fuel resources.



  • Contains case studies and examples to enhance practical application of the technologies presented;
  • Presents actual adopted Iraqi PV projects;
  • Explains the use and application of photovoltaic cells.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Energy & Renewable Energies Tech Center, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq

    Miqdam Tariq Chaichan

  • Faculty of Engineering, Sohar University, Sohar, Oman

    Hussein A. Kazem

About the authors

Miqdam Tariq Chaichan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Technology in Baghdad, Iraq. 

Hussein A. Kazem is an Associate Professor at Sohar University in Oman. He has a PhD in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering from Newcastle University, UK. He is chairman of the Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology Research Group in Oman.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Generating Electricity Using Photovoltaic Solar Plants in Iraq

  • Authors: Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75031-6

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-75030-9Published: 07 May 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-09130-9Published: 26 January 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-75031-6Published: 24 April 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 211

  • Number of Illustrations: 8 b/w illustrations, 39 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Renewable and Green Energy, Energy Materials, Energy Systems

Buy it now

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eBook USD 109.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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