Abstract

The modern development in our world has been linked to the development in the field of electric power generation, specifically from renewable sources. Energy is the main determinant of urbanization and development for all economic activities. Iraq suffers from a real double crisis in the field of electric power represented in the growth of demand for electricity caused by the massive population growth, the aim of the research To determine the current sources of electric power generation, as well as a statement of the advantages of renewable energies in generating electricity in Iraq, as well as a statement of the environmental effects of both sources and a comparison of electricity tariffs for traditional and renewable sources of electric power generation in Iraq. Electricity, reduces environmental pollution, reduces financial waste, and provides full processing hours for all residential, governmental, industrial, agricultural and commercial sectors. The results indicated the following: Solar and wind energy areas are located in the western and northwestern region of Anbar along the Jordanian border, and the southeastern region extends from Baghdad to Basra, despite the great capabilities of these forces The results showed that the cost of kilowatt-hour generated from fossil fuels is greater than kilowatt-hour generated from renewable energy.