Iraq Launches Smart Grid & E-Billing Project

The Ministry of Electricity has launched the first phase of its smart transformation and electronic billing project, covering selected areas of Baghdad and several provinces.

The Ministry said the areas included in the initial phase were chosen following studies of electricity networks, loads, feeders, and subscriber data.

According to a Ministry spokesperson, the project aims to improve load management, rationalise daily electricity consumption, reduce losses and waste, and enable the electronic collection of electricity payments.

The first phase includes:

 - Installation of smart meters in selected areas of Baghdad and other provinces
 - Electronic collection of electricity charges
 - Improved control and organisation of high electrical loads

The Ministry said additional phases of the smart transformation project will be launched sequentially. Consumers were encouraged to adopt electronic payment methods for settling electricity bills, noting that a pre-emptive plan has already been developed to regulate loads and collection processes.

The spokesperson added that electronic billing will reduce time and effort, limit cash handling, prevent incorrect meter readings, reduce pressure on the national grid, and support more efficient electricity consumption through accurate digital calculation and payment.