1 375mw energy storage system in Israel

Israeli renewable energy developer Enlight has won grid connection rights for 300 MW of battery storage capacity in a national tender, enabling the construction of systems that can store between 1,300 and 1,900 MWh of energy.

To support this transition, Israeli network operator Nega Company ran a tender in July 2024 which attracted offers from 11 bidders for the construction and operation of 29 high-voltage energy storage projects, totaling approximately 4 GW with each project offering a storage capacity for at least four hours.

The two facilities – Neot Smadar and Ohad in southern Israel – will operate under regulated tariffs for five years before gaining merchant market access. The projects must begin operations by 2028, with construction costs estimated at $210-250 million. This latest award accounts for 20% of the capacity allocated in Israel's first storage tender.

Enlight has secured a grid connection for 300 MW via two projects in Israel, which will add between 1,300 to 1,900 MWh of energy storage to the grid.

In terms of the energy storage of the projects and duration of power, the company said in its press release that “securing a grid connection of 300 MW AC will allow Enlight to build projects with a total storage capacity of 1,300 MWh, potentially rising to 1,900 MWh following the transition into the deregulated market.” Tender

Tender Israel is aiming to achieve a 40% share of renewables in the country's power mix by 2030, with the objective to be met through the installation of 18 GW to 23 GW of solar projects, coupled with 5.5 GW/33 GWh of storage capacity.