Environmental research

The project demonstrates the utilization of solar energy for pumping ground water as an alternative to traditional diesel energy source. The solar unit pumps 15m3 per day from the ground water (15m below the sea surface) in Al Mawassi which is one of the most environmentally attractive places in Palestine in terms of biodiversity. The unit is able to irrigate an area of 3 dunums (0.3 hectar) for 2 seasons, and it has a potential to increase its pumping capacity up to 45m3 per day for 25 years. Disseminating information on solar energy technology and health among neighboring communities is also a vital component of the project. In addition, the unit allows researchers to experiment the efficiency of solar pumping techniques as an alternative to the traditional sources

Palestine