Israel Pursues 5th Solar Plant in Negev Desert

• Help Israel meet its energy needs and reduce emissions with 5th solar power plant in Negev desert. Latest project is part of government's goal of 30% renewable energy by 2030, with total power generation of 700 MW annually.

Israel issued a tender on Thursday for a fifth solar energy plant in the Negev desert, with an annual capacity of 100 MW. The plant is part of the government's goal to generate 30 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. The public-private partnership which is responsible for the planning, financing, construction and operation of the solar power plant, will be in place for 25 years. In addition to this project, the government is also advancing a solar complex near the city of Dimona with a capacity of up to 300 MW, which is expected to reach a total power generation scope of over 700 MW annually. These ambitious projects will help Israel meet its energy needs and reduce emissions in line with global trends.

What is Israel's Solar Energy Goal in 2030?

• Israel's energy goals are ambitious, aiming to generate 30 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
• The fifth solar energy plant in the Negev desert alone will have an annual capacity of 100 MW.
• The government is also advancing a solar complex near the city of Dimona with a capacity of up to 300 MW.
• Together, the two solar projects are estimated to generate over 700 MW annually.
• These projects will help Israel reduce emissions in line with global trends.