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PV resilience under fire

The Gaza Strip, one of the most densely populated areas in the world, is embracing solar energy as a reliable local energy source. However, its 2 million residents still only have access to electricity for just a few hours per day. Amjad Khashmann reports on damages to installed PV systems and the urgent need for new installations to support education, water, and health care.

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pv magazine

08 Jul 2021

Image: UNDP/PAPP – Shareef Sarhan

A chronic electricity deficit within Gaza continues to have a negative impact on health, water and sanitation services. Local communities, as well as international organizations, are reaching for solar power in the hope of building a more resilient future, but the challenges are immense: closed borders, damage to existing solar, limited supplies, and limited …

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