The energy crisis affecting the Gaza strip in recent years has had a significant impact on the delivery of a wide array of critical services, including in the health sector. Operating the electricity grid and diesel generators at rationed hours has created a dependency on fuel within the health system. In this context, over the past decade renewable energy, particularly solar photovoltaic technology, has emerged as a suitable and reliable alternative source of power. Nevertheless, in light of the lack of a comprehensive assessment of the potential capacity for, and feasibility of, the solar electrification required as part of a successful energy transition, the WHO, UNDP and the Ministry of Health commissioned a team to assess the Gaza health system’s potential for transitioning to renewable energy. The assessment was conducted over the October 2018-May 2019 period, and the team’s findings and recommendations are outlined in the below highlights.

• Presentation: Solar for Critical Basic Services in the Gaza Strip (Health, Education, WASH)
• Solar Electrification of Health System in Gaza Report
• Summary Note: Assessment Findings and Strategy for Energy Transition in Education
• Summary Note: Assessment Findings and Strategy for Energy Transition in Health
• Infographic: Assessment Findings – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
• Infographic: Assessment Findings – Health
• Infographic: Assessment Findings – Education
• Map: Solar Energy Potential in Governmental Schools in the Gaza Strip
• Map: Solar Energy Potential in Health Facilities in the Gaza Strip
• PowerBi: Solar assessment for Primary Health Centers (PHCs)
• PowerBi: Solar assessment for Hospitals
• Renewable Energy Sources in Gaza's WASH Sector - OXFAM
• Video - Renewable Energy in Gaza: Simply Staying Alive

The electricity crisis has had devastating consequences on the delivery of critical basis services, particularly in the areas of health, education, and water and sanitation in Gaza. While the international community has stepped in to provide funding for fuel to run generators, this is unsustainable from the environmental as well as financial perspectives. In terms of the health sector, operating the electricity grid and diesel generators at rationed hours has created a dependency on fuel within the health system. In this context, over the past decade renewable energy, particularly solar photovoltaic technology, has emerged as a suitable and reliable alternative source of power. Nevertheless, in light of the lack of a comprehensive assessment of the potential capacity for, and feasibility of, the solar electrification required as part of a successful energy transition, the WHO, UNDP and the Ministry of Health commissioned a team to assess the Gaza health system’s potential for transitioning to renewable energy. The assessment was conducted over the October 2018-May 2019 period, and the team’s findings and recommendations are outlined in the report.