Enab Baladi – Besan Khalaf
In recent weeks, the Syrian Ministry of Energy has implemented projects for water extraction and pumping using solar energy in the provinces of Idlib and Aleppo.
On May 31, the ministry inaugurated an industrial water pumping station using solar energy in the city of al-Atarib in rural Aleppo, with a capacity of 340 kilowatts, serving approximately 57,000 people, making it the second-largest station in northwestern Syria.
Additionally, the Idlib governorate inaugurated a solar energy system field at the al-Arshani station, which supplies the city of Idlib, with a total capacity of 1.5 megawatts on May 24.
The ministry’s projects for operating water stations using solar energy systems received wide interaction from citizens, with questions and requests about the possibility of implementing other projects, especially in areas suffering from water shortages.
Many provinces in Syria face a shortage in water supply due to reliance on electric pumping, particularly in regions experiencing power outages.
Moreover, the water sector in Syria suffers from numerous issues, the most pressing of which, according to Enab Baladi’s observations, is irrigating agricultural areas, which requires rehabilitating water treatment stations and operating them using solar energy to provide a sustainable solution and reduce reliance on electrical supply.
Emergency solutions
Osama Abu Zeid, Assistant Minister of Energy for Water Resources, explained to Enab Baladi that the projects for installing solar energy systems in water pumping stations, such as al-Arshani in Idlib and another station in Aleppo, are part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance the sustainability of public facility operations.
Abu Zeid confirmed that these projects are currently designated for areas suffering from weak or interrupted electrical supply, serving as emergency solutions to ensure the continuity of service in affected stations.
The infrastructure of many water stations in Syria has been damaged due to the deliberate bombing of water stations by the regime to cut supply to areas outside its control, especially the al-Arshani water station in northwestern Idlib, which has been repeatedly attacked by Russian airstrikes, leading to its malfunction.
Projects to reduce reliance on electricity
Osama Abu Zeid revealed during his conversation with Enab Baladi that the Ministry of Energy is preparing a long-term strategic plan aimed at expanding the use of renewable energy, especially solar energy, across various water sectors.
The ministry’s plan includes pumping stations, treatment plants, and distribution networks in all provinces, according to Abu Zeid.
He stated that the aim of this plan is to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources, lower operational costs, and ensure service continuity even in emergencies.
Abu Zeid also confirmed that the Ministry of Energy is coordinating with several international supportive entities to lay out a roadmap for these projects.
Shift to solar energy
Electrical engineer Muhammad Khair Bek, explained to Enab Baladi that operating water stations in Syria using solar energy reduces reliance on conventional high-cost energy sources like fuel and provides a free and sustainable source of electricity.
The solar system ensures energy independence for water stations and guarantees operational continuity even in the absence of government electrical supply.
Solar energy systems require minimal maintenance, with solar panels lasting between 20 and 25 years without any malfunctions, according to Khair Bek.
Khair Bek confirmed that Syria enjoys a high solar radiation throughout the year due to its geographical location, especially in the northeastern regions of Syria, which makes investment in solar energy viable.
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