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Israel

Overview

AttributeValue
SSS Relevance⭐ Low
Market TypeMixed (IEC dominant)
Key Clean ResourcesSolar (growing), Natural Gas
EAC SystemI-REC
Grid Carbon Intensity~400-450 gCO2/kWh

Israel's grid is dominated by natural gas with growing solar. No nuclear power operates (though research reactors exist). The country has excellent solar resources but limited deployment at scale.

SSS Relevance

⭐ Low — Israel has minimal SSS potential:

  • No commercial nuclear (research reactors only)
  • No hydro (arid climate)
  • Natural gas dominant (~70% of generation)
  • Growing solar — but mostly tracked via I-REC

SSS-Eligible Resources

Resource TypeCapacity/OutputSSS Classification
Nuclear0 MW commercial❌ Not available
HydroMinimal❌ Not significant

Market Structure

Regulator: Public Utilities Authority (Electricity)

Model: IEC (Israel Electric Corporation) dominant; partial retail competition emerging.

Grid Operator: IEC (system operator)

Clean Energy Policy

PolicyStatus
Renewables Target30% by 2030
Coal Phase-Out2025 (phased out)
Gas TransitionFrom coal to natural gas
NuclearOccasionally discussed but politically sensitive

EAC Infrastructure

Primary System: I-REC

AttributeDetails
I-REC IssuerVarious
ScopeRenewables

Emissions Factors

SourceValueUse Case
Israeli Grid Average~400-450 gCO2/kWhLocation-based Scope 2

Data Sources