An-Najah Energy Research Center wins the National ENERGY GLOBE Award State of Palestine 2019

The project "Hybrid PV power plant for An-Najah Hospital" implemented by the Energy Research Center at An-Najah National University won the Energy Globe National Award and is one of the finalists for the International Award.
The Energy Globe Awards are one of the most prestigious environmental prizes worldwide, with winners selected by a jury made up of members from the UN Industrial Development Organization, the World Bank and the European Renewable Energy Council.
ERC has implemented HES as a pilot project under MED-Solar framework to provide and secured energy supplied of loads in An-Najah Hospital building. The project has achieved environmental benefits by combining several renewable energy sources in hybrid system (grid-connected, off-grid, genset) which reduce CO2 emission, providing reliable supply of electricity on all loads conditions, reducing operation cost of generator through reduction of fuel consumption and increasing system efficiency.
The outcomes and innovative technology of the project have been transferred to the private and public sector, and also the awareness regarding the energy issue in Palestine and importance of renewable energy technology was increased by holding training courses and awareness sessions which encouraged people to exploit the RE technology.
Energy Globe Award
With more than 187 participating countries and over 2000 project submissions annually, the Energy Globe Award is today's most prestigious environmental prize worldwide. It distinguishes projects regionally, nationally and globally that conserve resources such as energy or utilize renewable or emission-free sources. Award ceremonies are held all over the world. Prominent figures as well as Energy Globe Ambassadors in 90 countries support the mission of Energy Globe. The activities of Energy Globe attract worldwide media attention - international TV stations report each year with approximately 1,000 hours of broadcasting time. The aim of the Energy Globe is to raise global attention on sustainable, everywhere applicable environmental solutions and to motivate people to also become active in this area.