Environmental policy and administrative management

It s a demonstration project for utilizing solar energy to provide sustainable and environment-friendly sources of public lighting for Wadi Gaza Bridge. Such location is considered as a bottleneck road into and out of Gaza and very close to Wadi Gaza Natural Reserve. Installing the photovoltaic panels, the batteries, compact florescent lamps, time controllers and any other needed accessories for 24 electrical lighting pools with lighting capacities of 36 Watt for each pool. The installation should be based on the agreed design with the Authority of Energy, and designing an eye-cashing signs to be installed at the 24 photovoltaic pools presenting different advocating messages/facts on solar energy in particular and renewable in general. The project has a multi-focal dimension as far as GEF/SGP is considered. In one hand, It will contribute to the adoption and promotion of renewable energy by removing technical and economic barriers and promoting sustainable and climate-friendly technologies. In the other hand, It will contribute to the conservation of natural habitats specifically fauna in the Wadi Gaza Natural Reserve, which have been displaced and /or flee out due to the noise caused by the diesel electrical generator used to provide lighting for the bridge. The project will also improve the livelihood conditions of the neighborhood community and enhance the traffic flow on the bridge.

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