Doral Energy Expands Hadar Shean Project with New Solar and Storage Phase
Translated & summarized from Bizportal by baba
Doral Energy has received government approval for the second phase of its Hadar Shean project in the Jordan Valley, which will add 150 megawatts of solar power and 800 megawatt-hours of energy storage. The project, developed with 11 kibbutzim, is expected to generate 150 million shekels annually and will use an agro-voltaic model. While the first phase is nearing commercial operation, the new phase is still in planning, with investment and profitability details yet to be released.
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- Doral Energy received government approval for phase two of its Hadar Shean solar and storage project in the Jordan Valley.
- Phase two will add 150 MW of solar power and 800 MWh of energy storage, with estimated annual revenues of 150 million shekels.
- The project is a collaboration with 11 kibbutzim and will utilize an agro-voltaic model, integrating farming with energy production.
- The expansion leverages existing infrastructure from the first phase, which is nearing commercial operation.
- The company is advancing large-scale renewable energy projects totaling 2.5 GW solar and 7.5 GWh storage.
- Yoni Hantzis, CEO of Doral Group, called the approval a milestone for the company's mega-project strategy.
Doral Energy is expanding its renewable energy operations in the Jordan Valley with government approval for the second phase of its Hadar Shean project. This new phase will include solar facilities with a capacity of approximately 150 megawatts and energy storage systems totaling about 800 megawatt-hours. The company estimates this expansion will generate annual revenues of around 150 million shekels.
The project is a collaboration with 11 kibbutzim in the Jordan Valley, covering an area of about 1,700 dunams. It is a direct continuation of Doral's initial Hadar Shean ground project, which was recently electrified and is expected to begin commercial operation soon. The first phase comprises 175 megawatts of solar power and 722 megawatt-hours of storage. Upon completion of both phases, the complex will have a total solar capacity of approximately 325 megawatts and 1,500 megawatt-hours of storage.
A key advantage for Doral is the new phase's proximity to the existing project, allowing it to leverage already established electricity infrastructure. This could reduce the need for additional infrastructure investments and improve the project's economic viability. However, Doral has not yet disclosed the expected investment, projected profitability, or construction timelines for the new phase.
The project will utilize an agro-voltaic model, integrating solar energy production with agricultural activities on the same land. This approach allows for energy revenue generation without sacrificing agricultural use, a significant benefit in Israel's land-scarce environment. For the participating kibbutzim, it offers an additional income stream alongside their farming operations.
This development is still in the planning stages, not final approval. The revenue forecast of 150 million shekels annually is contingent on completing planning, construction, and operation. Without investment and profitability data, the project's return on investment and its contribution to Doral's bottom line remain unclear. The expansion aligns with Doral's strategy of developing large-scale solar and storage projects to capitalize on economies of scale. The company is currently advancing mega-projects totaling approximately 2.5 gigawatts of solar and 7.5 gigawatt-hours of storage, with a broader portfolio of 28 gigawatts solar and 33 gigawatt-hours storage across the US, Israel, and Europe.
Yoni Hantzis, CEO of Doral Group, stated that advancing the second phase of Hadar Shean is another milestone in expanding their operations in the Jordan Valley and realizing Doral's strategy for developing mega-projects in renewable energy. He highlighted the project's demonstration of their capability to develop large-scale projects integrating solar energy, storage, and agriculture, creating long-term value and opening new opportunities for agricultural settlements while expanding renewable energy production in Israel.
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