A review of solar energy prospects in Palestine

On ( July, 2019) ,  (Dr. Husain Alsamamra ) published a new study in (the American journal of modern energy) titled (A review of solar energy prospects in Palestine ). The articleaimed to introduce a comprehensive review of the solar energy prospects in Palestine, its geographical data, applications, legislative, and economic potential in contrast to established projects and modules.

This review is based on introducing analyzed information about solar energy characteristics in Palestine, Applied solar systems and technology, the policies and legislation, and a recap of strengths, drawbacks, and recommendations.). The results of this study demonstrated that, regarding the introduced information about solar energy status in Palestine, weaknesses have been pinpointed to be considered for more research and organizing as follows:

1. Verifying solar irradiance data provided by SOLARGIS. Leading to construct a national comprehensive solar map data for all locations in Palestine. Including modeling these statistically long term gathered data into reliable regressed representation for simulation and feasibility studies input.
2. Mapping the Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) for better and more accurate irradiance data representation and more reliable simulations output.
3. Introducing more researches regarding the thermal solar plants aimed for power generation. To exploit solar energy in hot areas such as Jericho in a more efficient way, far from PV negative temperature sensitivity.
4. Introducing more researches in utilizing solar energy for space cooling purposes, using the advantage of thermal driven heat pump machines (absorption chillers).
5. Introducing more studies to investigate the side effects of on-grid solar systems on the quality of electrical power and assess its effects.
6. Proposing more solar solutions for agricultural remote areas. Resolving issues regarding water and monitoring.
7. Propose more solar solutions for industrial utilities. To help in reducing operation energy requirements.
8. Issuing a unified set of laws and legislation. Define all the aspects regarding renewable energy exploitation, organizing the relation between the investor and the electricity companies. In such way that fosters further investment in this field.
9. Establishing a national center for solar energy. To be the unified resource for all solar data in Palestine. Also, to lead the sector and organize its aspects. And train professional technicians to secure workmanship and entrepreneurs in the solar energy industry.

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