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Israel’s Energy Ministry targeted 30% renewables by 2030 as households generated power and supplied 6,700 MW to the national grid. Image Source: AI Generated
Israel encouraged citizens to install solar panels on rooftops to meet rising electricity demand and benefit financially. By 2025, 15% of Israel’s electricity came from renewables, with 70% from natural gas. The Energy Ministry aimed for 30% renewable energy by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Many households generated their own electricity and sold excess to the national grid, contributing 6,700 MW. On February 4, the ministry launched a mapping site for residents to estimate solar potential and earnings. The initiative aimed to cut electricity costs and enhance energy security. Most homes already have solar water heaters. With a 3% annual energy demand increase, Israel prioritized rooftop solar due to limited land and a lack of other renewable options. Citizens, businesses, and municipalities financed panel installations, breaking even in six years. Despite lower electricity costs than in Europe, solar remained Israel’s primary renewable energy source.