How can Palestine reduce its reliance on imported energy carriers?

Palestine can reduce reliance on imported energy carriers by deployment of clean energy systems, especially solar, geothermal and biomass. Palestinian areas has large alternative energy potential which can be harnessed by a futuristic energy policy, large-scale investments and strategic assistance from neighbouring countries like Jordan and Egypt.

What are indigenous energy resources in Palestine?

Indigenous energy resources are quite limited to solar energy for photovoltaic and thermal applications (mainly for water heating), and biomass (wood and agricultural waste) for cooking and heating in rural areas. Potential of wind energy is relatively small but not yet utilized in Palestine.

Can solar energy be used for water desalination in Palestine?

Utilization of solar energy for water desalination is still the subject of research and investigation in Palestine. Biomass (wood and agricultural waste) is traditionally utilized for cooking and heating in rural areas. Utilization of geothermal technology could be feasible in Palestine as a source of energy for heating and cooling.

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.

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.

How much wind energy is used in the Palestinian territories?

It has been estimated that wind energy has the potential to account for 6.6% of energy usage in the Palestinian Territories.