How much does an uninterruptible power supply cost in Palestine

What is the energy supply in Palestine?

In 2019, the total energy supply was 81,903 TJ of which about 85% is electricity, diesel, gasoline, kerosene, and LPG (PCBS, 2019). In the same year, the RE sources, namely solar energy, wood and charcoal, and olive cake, represented 13.66% of the energy mix in Palestine (PCBS, 2019).

Does Palestine have a low energy consumption?

Palestine has a low energy intensity, measured as primary energy divided by GDP, which was only 3.3 MJ/US$ in the year 2019 indicating a low energy consumption (UNCT & OPM, 2020). The World Bank Group (2017) study estimated the potential of available RE to approach 4246 MW of which 98.3% is solar energy.

What is the Palestinian energy strategy?

Accordingly, the Palestinian Energy Strategy is to generate 50% of power locally from gas-fired power plants, import 40% from neighboring countries, and generate 10% from renewable energy sources. By 2026, the plan states that 200 MW of electricity will be generated from solar energy (utility-scale solar PV farms and rooftop solar PV panels).

How much electricity does the Palestinians use?

The Palestinian territories are highly dependent on electricity provided by the IEC,around 88% of total consumption.4The Palestinian energy market has limited options to develop indigenous sources of electricity and Israeli restrictions have prevented the construction of power networks in large parts of Area C which comprises 60% of the West Bank.

What are the energy sources in the Occupied Palestinian territories?

1Note prepared by the EuroMed and Middle East Unit for information only purposes for the DPAL meeting of 26-5-20152In the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), energy sources consist of (i) the energy generated bypetroleum and naturalgas derivatives; (ii) electricity; and (iii) renewable energy.

Why is the Palestinian energy sector so vulnerable?

The Palestinian energy sector is highly vulnerable and fragile because of its reliance on imports mostly from Israel which controls energy types, quantities, and prices (Ajlouni & Alsamamra, 2019; European Union, 2019; Nassar & Alsadi, 2019).