The True Cost of Electricity in Iraq
Most Iraqi families pay for electricity twice: once to the government grid and once to the neighborhood generator. Combined, this costs 150,000-350,000 IQD per month for a typical household. For businesses, costs can exceed 1,000,000 IQD monthly.
Savings Breakdown by System Size
| System | Monthly Savings | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3kW (Small Home) | 80,000-120,000 IQD | ~1,200,000 IQD | 4-5 years |
| 5kW (Medium Home) | 130,000-200,000 IQD | ~2,000,000 IQD | 3-4 years |
| 10kW (Large Home/Shop) | 250,000-400,000 IQD | ~3,900,000 IQD | 3-3.5 years |
| 20kW (Business) | 500,000-800,000 IQD | ~7,800,000 IQD | 2.5-3 years |
Generator Costs You Eliminate
- Diesel fuel: 50,000-150,000 IQD/month (depending on usage)
- Generator subscription: 30,000-80,000 IQD/month
- Maintenance: 20,000-50,000 IQD/month average
- Noise and pollution: Priceless to eliminate
25 Years of Free Electricity
After the payback period (typically 3-4 years), your solar system generates free electricity for another 20+ years. A 5kW system that costs $4,500 today will save you approximately $25,000 over its lifetime. That is a 5x return on your investment.
كم يمكنك توفيره مع الألواح الشمسية؟
معظم العائلات العراقية تدفع للكهرباء مرتين: للشبكة الحكومية وللمولد. الطاقة الشمسية تلغي تكاليف المولد بالكامل وتقلل فاتورة الشبكة بنسبة 50-70%.
عائد الاستثمار
بعد فترة الاسترداد (3-4 سنوات)، يولد نظامك الشمسي كهرباء مجانية لمدة 20 سنة إضافية. عائد استثمار 5 أضعاف.