The Eilat-Eilot Renewable EnergyInitiative, the renewable energy development in Israel has announced tender allotting for setting up Timna Solar Park, a 50 MW PV Tracker solar energy field in southern Israel.
The tender will be open to only PV Tracker solar systems and the cost of the bid will cover only the acquisition of the land.
The tariff per kilowatt has been determined by the government of Israel as per the regulations of 2012 for solar energy harvested by PV systems.
The allocation of the land and project has already been approved by the Israeli Land Authority.
The tender will be published on October 19, which is open to qualified bidders worldwide, while the Timna Industrial Zone, where the Solar Park will be located, will be managed by the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative.
Detailed maps with a full environmental impact report will be given to bidders and each bidder will have to submit a detailed plan of its proposed technology and systems to the Israeli National Planning Committee for approval.
The expansion plan of Timna Solar Park solar plant for enhanced energy production is going on, which currently stands at 65 MW. The new Park offers an opportunity to build a profitable solar energy field supporting better infrastructure and a dynamic renewable energy ecosystem, explained Dorit Davidovich-Banet, CEO, The Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative, chairperson, Eilat-Eilot Green Energy Conference.
The Timna Solar Park will substantially increase Israel’s renewable energy production and will play an important role in diversifying the country’s energy mix. This project also holds the potential to serve as the basis for international cooperation throughout the region with connectivity and supply of solar energy to the national grids of neighboring countries, said, Eitan Parnass, director general, Green Energy Association, Israel.
At the Eilat-Eilot Green Energy Conference, there will be a special session will be dedicated to discussing the project details and bidding process for the Timna Solar Park.