Potential, Current Status, and Renewable Energy in Energy Sector of Palestine: A Review

Tala Hattab

doi:10.29002/asujse.1711838

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Potential, Current Status, and Renewable Energy in Energy Sector of Palestine: A Review

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Palestine faces a critical energy challenge marked by over 94% dependence on imported electricity and fuels alongside rapid demand growth and territorial restrictions. This review synthesizes 50 academic, policy, and institutional sources (2015–2025) on renewable energy (RE) in Palestine, with focus on solar, wind, and biogas. Despite policy frameworks such as Law No. 14/2015, installed PV capacity reached only ~199 MW by 2023, contributing less than 2% of total primary energy, while grid losses remain ~22–24%. A structured synthesis links technical, regulatory, financial, and land-use constraints into an integrated policy map. Comparative benchmarking with Jordan and Morocco highlights transferable mechanisms (open grid access, competitive tenders, PPAs) that could accelerate adoption. The study concludes with policy-ready recommendations: grid modernization, concessional financing, streamlined permitting, and public engagement to support a coherent RE transition toward 2030 and beyond.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Potential, Current Status, and Renewable Energy in Energy Sector of Palestine: A Review

Abstract

Palestine faces a critical energy challenge marked by over 94% dependence on imported electricity and fuels alongside rapid demand growth and territorial restrictions. This review synthesizes 50 academic, policy, and institutional sources (2015–2025) on renewable energy (RE) in Palestine, with focus on solar, wind, and biogas. Despite policy frameworks such as Law No. 14/2015, installed PV capacity reached only ~199 MW by 2023, contributing less than 2% of total primary energy, while grid losses remain ~22–24%. A structured synthesis links technical, regulatory, financial, and land-use constraints into an integrated policy map. Comparative benchmarking with Jordan and Morocco highlights transferable mechanisms (open grid access, competitive tenders, PPAs) that could accelerate adoption. The study concludes with policy-ready recommendations: grid modernization, concessional financing, streamlined permitting, and public engagement to support a coherent RE transition toward 2030 and beyond.

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this study does not require ethical approval

Thanks

the author would like to thank the reviewers and the editorial board for their valuable feedback

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Renewable Energy Resources

Journal Section

Review

Authors

Tala Hattab ^*
0009-0001-3860-8164
Palestine

Early Pub Date

December 16, 2025

Publication Date

December 24, 2025

Submission Date

June 2, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.29002/asujse.1711838

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https://izlik.org/JA25HL62AX

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Hattab, T. (2025). Potential, Current Status, and Renewable Energy in Energy Sector of Palestine: A Review. Aksaray University Journal of Science and Engineering, 9(2), 63-77. https://doi.org/10.29002/asujse.1711838