Kamal Dabari, a former engineer in Gaza, has managed to build home wind turbines using waste and construction debris, supplying the electricity needed for displaced families. In the densely populated Khan Younis camp, this initiative serves as a creative solution to the serious energy issues in Gaza.
The Critical Energy Situation in Gaza
According to reports from international organizations, over 90% of Gaza's electricity production and distribution capacity is expected to be destroyed by April 2026. This destruction has primarily resulted from Israeli airstrikes on infrastructure and homes. In these difficult circumstances, Dabari and other residents of the refugee camps are seeking solutions to provide electricity.
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Dabari, who himself has been displaced due to the war between Israel and Hamas, has used his engineering skills to build wind turbines. He uses scooter motors and old water tanks to create the turbine blades. These turbines generate electricity and, by storing it in batteries, allow for the use of energy to charge phones and power lights.
Social and Economic Impacts
Generating electricity through these turbines, especially in conditions where access to energy resources is limited, can have positive effects on the lives of residents. Dabari states, "We have had no income for three years, and the idea came to my mind: why not use the wind?" He further added that this initiative could help families during these hard times to benefit from the minimum necessities of life.
Electricity production through wind turbines has transformed the daily lives of camp residents. Saleh bin Hassan, one of the camp residents, states that this system has "changed everything," and in conditions where access to healthcare services is limited, this electricity can also power medical equipment. He says, "If a child needs a nebulizer in the middle of the night, who can we turn to? So we go to my brother, Abu Ayman."
This initiative not only helps provide electricity but also strengthens the sense of hope and resilience among the residents of these camps. Dabari, highlighting the importance of this project, says, "They help us to survive in this critical situation until God saves us from this calamity and we can return to our homes."
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