Ashalim PV is a 30 MW solar power plant in Israel, commissioned in 2019. Ranked #6 of 37 solar plants in Israel. Its 30 MW represents 5.26% of Israel's 571 MW total solar capacity. The largest solar plant in Israel is Ashalim Sun at 121 MW, making Ashalim PV 4 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Ramat Hovav (1,067 MW, Gas), Ashalim Sun (121 MW, Solar), and Ramat Negev Energy (120 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Negev region, approximately 40 km southwest of Beersheba.
7 years old
Israel, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ashalim PV is a solar power plant producing approximately 47 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Israel- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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