Can solar energy help alleviate poverty in Palestine?

Several groups and NGOs have already paved the way for the broader use of solar energy in Palestine. Sunshine4Palestine is a great example of how a group can utilize solar energy to help alleviate symptoms of poverty.

How many homes in Palestine use solar energy heaters?

Over half of all households in Palestine utilise solar energy heaters, although only 3% of houses depend on it as their main source. A 710kw photovoltaic plant was commissioned in September, 2014 in the vicinity of Jericho; it is the largest plant in Palestine to date.

Is Palestine a good place to invest in solar energy?

Palestine has some of the highest rate of solar water heating in the region, and there are a number of solar power projects. A number of issues confront renewable energy development; a lack of national infrastructure and the limited regulatory framework of the Oslo Accords are both barriers to investment.

Can the environment around the Palestinian territories help solve the energy crisis?

The environment around the Palestinian territories could potentially hold the key to mitigating the existing energy crisis, as well as reduce Palestine’s energy dependency on its neighbors and bolstering the economic viability of Palestine as a more self-sufficient nation.

What is IFC's rooftop solar energy facility in Gaza?

The Palestine Real Estate Investment Co’s (PRICO) rooftop solar energy facility is IFC’s first large-scale solar energy installation in Gaza and is supported by the IFC-Canada Climate Change Program.

Is solar energy a good idea for Gaza?

With over 300 days of steady sunshine a year, residents of Gaza and the West Bank have increasingly turned towards solar energy as a way to power small, everyday appliances, such as electric fans and other forms of air conditioning. This is especially important during the summer months when temperatures soar.