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Energy Profile and the Potential of Renewable Energy Sources in Palestine
Publication Year:
2009
Publisher:
NATO Security through Science Series C: Environmental Security · January 2009
Language:
English
Description:
The energy situation in Palestine is somewhat unique when compared to other countries in the Middle East. There are virtually no available natural resources, and due to the ongoing political situation, the Palestinians rely (or have to rely) almost totally on Israel for their energy needs. Palestine faces continuing growth in energy demands, especially electricity, across all sectors and by necessity future generation expansion will rely substantially upon increasingly expensive fossil fuels. These
factors create strong economic and environmental incentives both to
invest in renewable energy sources and also to undertake energy efficiency and conservation measures in sectors with high energy consumption. However, the Palestinian Authority has yet to take renewable energy seriously in energy planning.
KeywordsPalestine-energy-electricity-biogas-solar energy-wind energy
KeywordsPalestine-energy-electricity-biogas-solar energy-wind energy
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