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Does Israel have a potential for solar energy production?

Israel’s location and climate allow a high potential for solar energy production. This report investigates solar and renewable energy development in Israel’s past, and present, as well as future plans. It presents main players in the space such as existing and future government and independent initiatives.

What is solar energy in Israel?

Solar energy is heat and radiant light from the sun that can be harnessed with technologies such as solar power (used to generate electricity) and solar thermal energy (used for applications such as water heating). The Israeli solar energy market is segmented by technology into solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal.

What is Israel's solar energy policy?

The policy aims to drastically change Israel’s infrastructure, making it one of the leading in the OECD in the production of solar energy as green energy, rather than natural gas, and improve the country’s economy. The national plan is to be evaluated in stages, with the aim for the end of 2025 to increase Israel’s solar energy output to 20%.

How many solar panels are there in Israel?

The government of Israel has planned to increase its renewable energy generation to 17% of the total energy generation by 2030. In 2022, installations of solar energy systems increased amid soaring electricity prices. There was an increase of 18% in rooftop solar in private houses. In 2021, around 4,500 systems were installed.