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Israeli Knesset Approves Tax Exemption to Boost Solar Panels on Agricultural Land
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First reported by Calcalist · 1 hour ago
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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