<br />SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy<br />SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure<br /> SDG 11 Sustainable cities and economies<br />SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production<br />Dr. Malik Mustafa Mohammed<br />The total electrical consumption in Hilla, Babylon governorate, Iraq, and the number of private power generation units are not readily available in publicly accessible, up-to-date sources. Here's a summary of the findings:<br />Total Electrical Consumption in Hilla<br />1. Official Sources: Iraq's Ministry of Electricity or the Babylon governorate may publish energy data, but city-specific consumption figures are rarely detailed in national reports. National energy statistics (e.g., total installed capacity, peak demand) are more common but not granular.<br />2. International Reports: Organizations like the World Bank or UNDP occasionally provide energy sector analyses for Iraq, but these often focus on national trends rather than subnational data.<br />3. Estimation Challenges: Using population (Hilla's population is ~500,000) and national per capita consumption (~2,000–3,000 kWh/year), a rough estimate might suggest ~1.0–1.5 TWh annually. However, this is speculative and unreliable due to regional variability in infrastructure and usage.<br /><br />Private Power Generation Units<br />1. Informal Usage: Private generators are widespread in Iraq due to grid instability. Exact numbers are unregulated and often unreported.<br />2. Anecdotal Data: News reports and NGO studies occasionally cite estimates (e.g., thousands of small generators in urban areas), but no precise figures exist for Hilla.<br />3. Commercial vs. Residential: Businesses often rely on larger generators, while households use smaller units. Surveys or local NGOs might provide ballpark estimates, but no verified data is publicly available.<br /><br />Recommendations<br />- For Accurate Data: Contact the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity or Babylon governorate’s energy department directly.<br />- Alternative Sources: Check recent academic studies, UNDP/Iraq Energy Sector reports, or World Bank publications for subnational energy assessments.<br />- Contextual Factors: Consider Hilla’s grid reliability, industrial activity, and population growth when interpreting estimates.<br />In conclusion, while approximate values can be inferred, precise and verified data on Hilla’s electricity consumption and private generators remain elusive in open-source materials. Localized studies or official disclosures would be necessary for accuracy.<br />Al-Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq<br />