Israel’s $4.5 B plan to develop its transmission network
The Israeli Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced a multi-year plan to develop the country's electricity transmission network.
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Israel, Jerusalem: The Israeli Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced a multi-year plan to develop the country’s electricity transmission network.
In a statement, the ministry said that the plan extends to 2030 with an investment of 17 billion shekels (about $4.5 billion) and includes over 400 new projects, with some addressing regulatory, cost, and technological barriers that impede grid development. The plan is designed to improve the reliability of the electricity supply in the country and respond to the increasing demand, mainly from the expected surge of electric cars. The ministry’s estimates that the number of electric vehicles in Israel will increase from about 90,000 today to 1.3 million by 2030.
Another goal of the plan is to facilitate a significant integration of renewable energy generation facilities, mainly in the northern and southern regions. The statement noted that the plan is expected to double the number of 400 kV power transmission lines, increase by 30% the 161 kV lines, and expand by about 50% the number of substations and switching stations.
Source: Xinhua
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