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Transforming the Water-Energy Nexus in Gaza: A Systems Approach.
Tony Rantissi1, Vitaly Gitis1, Zhiyuan Zong2
1Faculty of Engineering Sciences Ben-Gurion University of the Negev PO Box 653 Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel.
Global Challenges (Hoboken, NJ)
|May 15, 2024
Summary
Gaza faces critical water and electricity shortages. This study proposes solutions like wastewater reuse and renewable energy to achieve water-energy security, meeting future demands and alleviating hardship.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Energy Security
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- Gaza experiences severe deficits in both water supply (below 100 L/person/day) and electricity (137-189 MW vs. 390 MW demand).
- These shortages are interconnected, requiring integrated solutions for sustainable resource management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present pragmatic, actionable solutions for achieving strategic water-energy security in Gaza.
- To align resource supply with projected 2024 residential, commercial, and industrial demands.
Main Methods:
- Proposing expansion of wastewater treatment for agricultural reuse (over 150 MCM/year).
- Recommending energy-efficient desalination methods (forward osmosis-reverse osmosis, osmotically assisted reverse osmosis) to boost potable water supply (150 MCM/year).
- Outlining electricity strategies: scaling renewables (110 MW), regional cooperation (360 MW), and system efficiencies (60 MW).
Main Results:
- Potential to increase water supply to meet projected demands through reuse and advanced desalination.
- Significant enhancement of electricity supply through renewables, regional partnerships, and efficiency improvements.
- Integrated approach to prevent exacerbated scarcity and mitigate hardship.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive water and energy strategies are essential for Gaza's resilience.
- Implementing proposed measures can significantly improve living conditions and resource availability.
- Achieving water-energy security requires a multi-faceted approach addressing both supply and demand.
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