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Israeli Knesset Approves Tax Exemption to Boost Solar Panels on Agricultural Land

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Israeli Knesset Approves Tax Exemption to Boost Solar Panels on Agricultural Land
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By עידן ארץ

First reported by Calcalist · Jul 28, 2026

What happened

The Israeli Knesset approved a one-year exemption from the betterment levy for solar panels on agricultural land, enabling faster development of agro-voltaic projects. This move supports the Energy Ministry's goal to produce 5 gigawatts from such systems by 2035, benefiting farmers and solar developers while advancing renewable energy targets.

  • 01Knesset approved a one-year betterment levy exemption for solar panels on agricultural land.
  • 02The Energy Ministry targets 5 gigawatts from agro-voltaic projects by 2035.
  • 03Law facilitates solar projects near central Israel with streamlined permits for up to 80 dunams.
  • 04Farmers and rural communities gain additional income from dual land use.
  • 05Solar developers like Doral benefit from new opportunities in agro-voltaic installations.
  • 06Experts call for extending the exemption and more government support to meet 2030 renewable goals.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsIsraeli Knesset, Energy Ministry, Israeli Green Energy Association, Israeli Climate Forum, Moshav Movement, Doral
PlacesIsrael, Tel Aviv, Central District

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GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 28, 2026
Israeli Knesset Approves Tax Exemption to Boost Solar Panels on Agricultural Land
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 28, 2026
Israeli Knesset Approves One-Year Tax Exemption for Agro-Voltaic Solar Panels Over Farmland

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