Aura power Palestine

What does aura power do?

Aura Power develops renewable energy projects across the globe, helping communities benefit from the transition to renewables. SCROLL TO LEARN MORE We work closely with local stakeholders to provide local benefits in the communities that host our solar farms. We believe that better change happens together.

Does Palestine have a potential for solar power?

The Palestinian territory has a high potential for solar power generation, as it receives around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. As a result, the Palestinian Authority is looking to attract investments in the renewable energy sector. Inauguration of the solar power plant in a school in Beit Hanina, Jerusalem.

What is the energy problem in Palestine?

The energy problem in Palestine is one of many issues that affect the social and economic conditions of the Palestinian people. The fact that most of the energy is imported at relatively high prices places more financial burdens on poor and marginalized people.

How much PV power can be produced in Palestine?

In Palestine, the average values of specific PV power production from a reference system, described in Table 2, vary between 1700 and 1765 kWh/kWp for the selected three areas. A maximum value of energy that can be produced in Gaza and in the very southern region of the West Bank is higher than 1800 kWh/kWp.

Why is energy demand so high in the Palestinian territories?

Energy demand in the Palestinian territories is growing rapidly while the availability of natural resources is scarce, making the power sector almost entirely dependent on energy imports from neighboring countries.

How much do Palestinians spend on energy?

On average, households spend nearly 34 percent of their income on food and around 8.5 percent on energy (electricity and liquid gas). This reflects the vulnerability of Palestinians, especially the poor and marginal segments, and limits their ability to obtain the energy they need for daily use.