Israel’s Ministry of Energy has approved new regulations requiring the installation of solar systems for generating renewable energy on new non-residential buildings and new residential detached houses. The ministry estimates that the move will lead to the setup of tens of thousands of renewable energy facilities with a total installed capacity of up to 3.5 GW by 2040.
The regulations, approved by Israel's National Planning and Building Council, apply to any new non-residential building and detached houses with a roof area of at least 250 and 100 m2, respectively. The capacity of each solar system must be at least 5 kW. The new rule is expected to save money for residents, ensure electricity availability during emergencies, increase Israel's energy independence, and reduce air pollution.
Solar energy is widely used for domestic hot water and the equipment level is high, with 560 m2/1000 inhabitants in 2020 (solar water heaters mandatory in all new residential buildings since 1980).
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