Why is solar power important in Palestine?

The solar power can be a key supplier of energy to the forthcoming generations in Palestine, due to the total amount of yearly sunshine’s hours (3000 h) and annual solar radiation (5.4 kWh/m). Furthermore, solar water heating (SWH) is widely used in where about two third of residents own such systems.

Is it possible to build a hydroelectric storage power station in Israel?

The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) evaluated the feasibility of building a hydroelectric storage power station in Israel, specifically an 800 MW station at Nahal Parsa located at the south-west of the Dead Sea, in the 1990s.

Is solar energy a reliable source of energy in Palestine?

In Palestine, solar energy is a reliable source of energy due to its high average radiation and sunshine rate per day ( Daoud, 2018 ), Yet, the yearly progress of the solar energy is around 1% only as indicated by the Palestinian Energy Authority (PEA) plan ( PEA, 2013 ). Fig. 1. PV panel project at Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie.

How to solve the current energy issues in Palestine?

To solve the current energy issues in Palestine, the following recommendation are proposed to reduce the dependency on imported energy generated from non-renewable sources.

What happened to the Gaza power plant?

The Gaza Power Plant is a fossil fuel power station in Gaza Strip, Palestine. The power plant was built in 2002. On 28 June 2006, the six transformers of the power plant were destroyed by missile attacks by Israeli Air Force. In 2007, the power plant was rebuilt and it operated at a maximum capacity of 80 MW.

Can rooftop photovoltaic help the Palestinian Gird?

Rooftop photovoltaic can play a role for the Palestinian gird and recently, several PV systems have been implemented in the West Bank by government or private companies as shown in Table 4, it is recommended to share the successful experience to encourage more industries and institution to develop their own sustainable energy supply system.