Overview
Hazeva is a 4.5 MW solar PV facility in Israel, owned by Eren Group. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the national feed-in tariff regime.
Hazeva is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the Arava Valley of southern Israel. With a capacity of 4.5 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale facility that adds to Israel's growing renewable energy portfolio. The plant is owned by Eren Group, a global renewable energy developer, and is currently operational. The facility operates under Israel's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and a target to generate 30% of electricity from renewables by 2030. Solar PV is the dominant technology in Israel due to high solar irradiance, and plants like Hazeva benefit from net metering and power purchase agreements. The 4.5 MW capacity places it in the small-scale segment, typical for distributed generation in the region. Hazeva's location in the arid Arava Valley minimizes land-use conflicts, as the area is sparsely populated and has high solar potential. The plant supports local grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its operation aligns with Israel's climate goals and contributes to the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
The Arava Valley is a desert region with high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The facility's location in an arid area reduces visual and land-use impacts compared to more populated regions. However, solar farms in desert environments can affect local soil and microclimates. The plant's small scale limits ecological disruption, and it supports Israel's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The Hazeva solar PV plant is located in the Arava Valley in southern Israel, near the town of Hazeva.
The Hazeva solar facility has a capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV plant.
The Hazeva solar plant is owned by Eren Group, a global renewable energy developer with projects in multiple countries.
Israel supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, net metering, and a national target of 30% renewable electricity by 2030, as outlined in its renewable energy policy.
The Hazeva plant adds 4.5 MW of clean energy to the grid, helping Israel reduce fossil fuel dependence and meet its renewable energy targets under the national climate plan.