3 FAQs about Israel energy storage industrial park project

Will Israel build an energy storage park in 2023?

In 2023, planning chiefs in Israel approved a blueprint for an 800 MW/ 3,200MWh energy storage park comprising a variety of ESS technologies.

How many high-voltage energy storage projects are there in Israel?

To support this transition, Israeli network operator Nega Company ran a tender in July 2024 which attracted offers from 11 bidders for the construction and operation of 29 high-voltage energy storage projects, totaling approximately 4 GW with each project offering a storage capacity for at least four hours.

How much does it cost to build a storage facility in Israel?

The two facilities – Neot Smadar and Ohad in southern Israel – will operate under regulated tariffs for five years before gaining merchant market access. The projects must begin operations by 2028, with construction costs estimated at $210-250 million. This latest award accounts for 20% of the capacity allocated in Israel's first storage tender.

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