How much does a solar panel cost in Syria?

The price of a panel capable of charging a small battery and lighting a room is about 80,000 Syrian pounds, regardless of its quality, while the monthly salary of her husband, who is an employee in an agricultural establishment affiliated with the Syrian regime, is about 110,000 Syrian pounds.

Does Syria have solar energy?

Northeastern Syria, which is mostly under the control of the Autonomous Administration, is witnessing the spread of solar energy systems, like most Syrian regions, but they seem to be limited in the homes and facilities of families living in a good economic situation, according to what Enab Baladi monitored.

Is Syria a good country for solar energy?

Regarding wind energy, which is the second source of energy, Syria is not considered one of the countries that have a sufficient amount of wind throughout the year to produce electricity, and therefore the solar energy situation is regarded as the best in it.

How much energy does a Syrian house need?

Nabil, 36, a resident of the countryside of Daraa governorate, told Enab Baladi that operating an entire house on solar energy needs at least 12 million Syrian pounds, a budget that is difficult for most families to secure in light of the deteriorating economic conditions.

How much electricity does Syria produce per year?

of electric energy per year. Per capita this is an average of 591 kWh. Syria can completely be self-sufficient with domestically produced energy. The total production of all electric energy producing facilities is 17 bn kWh, also 131 percent of own requirements.

Are solar panels a better option than losing electricity in Syria?

According to an opinion poll conducted by Enab Baladi, a number of Syrians residing in various governorates considered that alternative energy through solar panels is a better option than losing electricity despite its high costs and regardless of the controlling parties.