Tamnat Energy and Cellcom Energy Win Major Solar and Storage Project in Kibbutz Chatzor
Translated & summarized from Bizportal by baba
Tamnat Energy and Cellcom Energy won a tender to build a solar power and energy storage project at Kibbutz Chatzor for approximately 70 million shekels. The project, set to begin construction in late 2027 and operate for 24 years, will generate about 15.7 million kWh of electricity annually. The companies highlighted the project's role in meeting future energy demands and reducing carbon emissions.
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- Tamnat Energy and Cellcom Energy will build a solar and storage project at Kibbutz Chatzor for 70 million shekels.
- The project will feature 9.2 MW of solar panels and 68.4 MWh of energy storage capacity.
- Construction is planned to start in late 2027, with commercial operation beginning in late 2028.
- The facility is expected to produce 15.7 million kWh of electricity annually, powering about 2,000 homes.
- The project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 8,000 tons per year.
- This win follows the companies' recent launch of a storage facility in Bulgaria.
Tamnat Energy and Cellcom Energy have jointly won a tender to establish a solar power generation project combined with energy storage at the reservoirs of Kibbutz Chatzor. The investment in the project is estimated at approximately 70 million shekels, with projected first-year revenues of 10.5 million shekels. The companies are currently advancing the development stages, with construction slated to begin in late 2027 and commercial operation expected by the end of 2028. The planned operational period for the facility is 24 years.
The project will involve installing solar panels on the reservoir walls and floating solar systems on the water's surface, utilizing existing water reservoirs for electricity production. The solar systems will have an installed capacity of 9.2 megawatts, complemented by an energy storage system with a capacity of 68.4 megawatt-hours. The connection to the high-voltage electricity grid will be at 13.68 megawatts.
The energy storage system is designed to store electricity generated during daylight hours for use during peak demand periods in the evening. This integration aims to meet the anticipated growth in electricity demand and the evolving needs of the energy sector, ensuring electricity supply as required. The facility is expected to produce approximately 15.7 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, equivalent to the yearly consumption of about 2,000 households. Over its 24-year lifespan, the project is projected to generate around 360 million kilowatt-hours and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 8,000 tons per year.
This win in Chatzor follows the recent announcement by the companies regarding the commencement of commercial operation at their joint storage facility in Bulgaria. That facility, built with an investment of approximately 60 million euros, utilizes battery storage and has a capacity of 150 megawatts with 317 megawatt-hours of storage. Dan Naor, CEO of Tamnat Energy, stated that the Chatzor project is another milestone in establishing the company's position in the renewable energy market and highlighted their ability to manage complex projects from development to operation. Aviv Pepper, CEO of Cellcom Energy, emphasized the project's long-term potential, smart use of existing infrastructure, and its contribution to the community and Israel's energy sector.
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