Israel installs solar power generation system

How does Israeli solar power work?

Using energy from the sun, the tower generates enough electricity to power tens of thousands of homes. Completed in 2019, the plant showcases both the promise and the missteps of the Israeli solar industry, and it is a case study in the unpredictable challenges that await any country seeking to pivot from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Should Israel build solar energy plants in the Negev desert?

The Negev Desert and the surrounding area, including the Arava Valley, are the sunniest parts of Israel, and little of this land is arable, which is why it has become the center of the Israeli solar industry. David Faiman thinks the energy needs of Israel's future could be met by building solar energy plants in the Negev.

How much solar power does Israel need?

To reach this new goal, Israel will need to increase its overall installed capacity from solar systems to 17.1 GW (almost 3.5 times of its capacity in 2022– 4.7 GW). It will also need to increase overall storage capacity by 10 times from 300 MW in 2020 to approximately 3,000 MW in 2030.

What is Israel's largest solar project?

Israeli solar developer Teralight said in a recent statement that it has started operating the country’s largest solar project, Ta’anach 1. The 150 MW solar array is located in the Jezreel Valley of northern Israel and is projected to annually generate 310 GWh of solar energy.