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Golan Heights Wind Farm in Israel. (Source: Shutterstock)
Israel-based Enlight Renewable Energy said Oct. 16 it has begun selling electricity from its Genesis Wind farm in the Golan Heights area, with only five out of 39 turbines left to start commercial operations.
“Despite the tragic events in Israel during the past week, the company is continuing to operate normally,” Enlight CEO Gilad Yaavetz said in a news release. “After years of hard work, the vision has now become a reality, as the largest renewable energy project in Israel commences commercial operation.”
The turbines online have a capacity to generate 180 megawatts (MW) of electricity; however, capacity will increase to 207 MW when the remaining five turbines begin operation after testing is complete, Enlight said.
When fully commissioned, the wind farm is expected to generate enough power for about 70,000 households annually, avoiding an estimated 180,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually, according to Enlight.
The company added that it plans to develop additional projects in the region, given the wind project included installation of a new 27-km underground high-voltage transmission cable connecting Golan Heights to the Israeli grid.
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