At his farm in Syria's northeast, Abdullah al-Mohammed adjusts a large solar panel, one of hundreds that have cropped up over the years as farmers seek to stave off electricity shortages in the war-ravaged region.
Solar energy has offered a lifeline for the farmers amid drought and power shortages, but some warn the boom also has environmental costs in the once-fertile region.
The father of three said he needs a reliable power supply to pump groundwater around 60 metres deep now - compared to just 30 metres a few years back. The war has battered the country's infrastructure and industry, and the state barely supplies a few hours of electricity per day.Farmers in the now Kurdish-held region used to rely on state electricity and subsidised generator fuel for water pumps and irrigation, but power outages and rising fuel costs have compounded the climate-related challenges.
Between 2011 and 2021, Syria's state electricity production"dropped significantly to almost 57%" and power generation capacity plunged to 65%, according to a 2022 United Nations report.Around 10km from Al-Haddadiya, farmer Hamid al-Awda began using solar power six years ago."Most people started selling their generators and replacing them with solar energy," said Awda.
España Últimas Noticias, España Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Anne Madden's New Large-Scale Paintings Offer a Fresh PerspectiveOnline
Leer más »
Irish Rail hiring station operatives with salary of over €40,000 on offerThere are 50 positions on offer from the transport company
Leer más »
Reduced transport fares, private jet tax and ‘fairer’ retrofitting plans in Sinn Féin’s alternative budgetSocial Democrats plan to increase rent credit to €1,100 and offer improved parental leave and benefits
Leer más »
Former Bank of Scotland Ireland boss Mark Duffy plans new property ventureDwellr is seeking to offer a lease-to-own product to help people secure homeownership
Leer más »
Hidden Paris: The best places for Rugby World Cup fans to visit off the beaten trackWhat can the city offer visitors who’ve already seen the Mona Lisa or climbed the Eiffel Tower?
Leer más »