Ashalim Sun is a 121 MW solar power plant located in Israel, operated by Bright Source Energy and commissioned in 2018. This facility utilizes solar energy to generate electricity, contributing to the growth of renewable energy in the country. Ashalim Sun is the largest solar plant in Israel, ranking first among 37 solar plants. With a capacity of 121 MW, it represents 21.2% of Israel's total solar capacity of 571 MW. Israel has a total of 59 power plants, with a combined capacity of 14,666 MW. Compared to the next largest solar facility, Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station at 121 MW, Ashalim Sun is equal in size. Solar energy is increasingly important in Israel's energy landscape, especially given the country's high solar irradiance. The focus on renewable energy aligns with national goals for sustainability and energy independence. Ashalim Sun is located in the Negev Desert, approximately 40 km from Beersheba.
8 years old
Israel, Asia
- 17. largest of 59 plants in Israel
- #9,218 worldwide by installed capacity
- #226 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.83% of the installed capacity of Israel
8 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Bright Source Energy operates 1 plants totalling 121 MW
37 plants within 100 km, 7,610 MW combined
Source: General Electric
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ashalim Sun is a solar power plant producing approximately 191 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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