Abstract
The research aims to identify the theoretical and conceptual framework of renewable energies and their reality in Iraq, as well as to identify their negatives and positives, for the advancement of the energy sector in Iraq. Using the sources of renewable energies to achieve sustainable development in Iraq for this aspect, which has been suffering for many decades, and the research included two topics, the first of which is the theoretical and conceptual framework of renewable energy, and the second is the reality of renewable energy in Iraq, as the types of renewable energies available in Iraq were discussed, including Hydroelectricity includes Haditha and Samarra station, while Nineveh governorate includes the main and organizational Mosul dam stations and pumped storage station, and there is the Hamrin hydroelectric station, Hindi and Kufa, while the second topic also touched on solar and wind energy, and one of the most important findings of the research is that the energy policy in Iraq relies on oil and gas to meet the needs of electricity generation, and to feed local industries, and Iraq does not have a clear policy towards renewable energies This, despite the announced projects, is still future projects that are not subject to specific policy and strategies that help in attracting investors. The research included the most important proposals in this regard, as it is possible to benefit from the experiences of many countries in this field to advance the reality of renewable energies in Iraq, and special laws on renewable energies should be enacted.
