Is Israel a viable solution to Palestine's energy crisis?

Palestine has a significant dependence on Israel and neighboring Jordan and Egypt for the majority of its energy demands. However, this system is not viable as a long-term solution.

Is the energy sector in Palestine a unique situation?

The energy sector, specifically electricity in the State of Palestine, is in a unique situation.

Can the environment around the Palestinian territories help solve the energy crisis?

The environment around the Palestinian territories could potentially hold the key to mitigating the existing energy crisis, as well as reduce Palestine’s energy dependency on its neighbors and bolstering the economic viability of Palestine as a more self-sufficient nation.

What are the challenges facing Palestine's energy supply?

Political instability, population booms, rapid industrialization and increasing demand for higher living standards have put tremendous stress on Palestine’s energy supply.

Can a new pilot model transform energy challenges in Palestine?

UNDP is suggesting a new pilot model for future testing, scaling up, and replication in order to transform energy challenges in the State of Palestine into promising opportunities.An overarching proposal is to encourage Local Governance Units (LGUs), especially in villages and towns, to invest in solar energy with medium-scale photovoltaic farms.

What will UNDP do if the Palestinians don't get solar energy?

UNDP will continue its efforts to keep the sustainable-energy agenda for the Palestinian people as its priority and will increase its advocacy and lobbying efforts to test new solutions even as it increases investment in solar energy through its various development interventions.