Gaza – May 2025

In a major step towards promoting environmental sustainability and providing a stable, eco-friendly work environment for freelancers and entrepreneurs in Gaza, Taqat Incubator has successfully completed the installation and activation of a comprehensive solar power system at its headquarters. This was made possible through a generous donation from SEED Foundation, as part of a strategic partnership aimed at empowering vulnerable communities and enhancing their resilience amid escalating challenges.

This transition to renewable energy marks a strategic move by Taqat to reduce its reliance on the unstable electrical grid in Gaza, which suffers from frequent and prolonged power outages. These outages directly impact the productivity of the incubator’s beneficiaries, many of whom rely heavily on electricity to carry out their digital work, tech-based projects, and creative initiatives.

A Fully Integrated System to Meet the Incubator's Needs

The newly installed system now covers most of the incubator’s power requirements, including computers, internet, lighting, and cooling systems. It consists of high-efficiency solar panels, energy storage batteries for nighttime or low-sunlight usage, and a smart control unit to ensure optimal energy management.

Sharif Naim, founder and Executive Director of Taqat, stated:

"This transformational step would not have been possible without SEED’s generous support. Their belief in our mission helped us overcome one of the biggest operational challenges we face. Stable electricity means greater opportunities for work, productivity, and professional continuity for the freelancers who consider Taqat their launching pad."

A Partnership for Sustainable Development

For its part, SEED Foundation emphasized that this donation aligns with its vision of supporting sustainable solutions in communities facing humanitarian and developmental challenges. In its statement, the foundation said:

"At SEED, we believe that supporting sustainable work environments is an investment in people. Freelancers and entrepreneurs in Gaza need the infrastructure that guarantees them continuity. Solar energy is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity to ensure the basic right of access to electricity."

Direct Impact on Hundreds of Beneficiaries

Taqat currently serves over 300 freelancers and entrepreneurs throughout the year by providing co-working spaces, high-speed internet, training sessions, professional consulting, and psychosocial support—particularly crucial under the harsh conditions in Gaza.

With the availability of solar energy, Taqat can now extend its working hours and host additional evening training sessions without concerns about power outages or high operational costs.

A Clean and Sustainable Environment

This shift to clean energy also aligns with global efforts to combat climate change and reflects the role of grassroots initiatives in contributing to environmental protection—even in the most challenged regions.

Naim concluded by saying:

"We are not just providing a space to work—we are building a culture of conscious, eco-friendly, and sustainable productivity. We look forward to forging more partnerships that help us expand our impact and strengthen the freelance ecosystem in Gaza."