4 FAQs about Jerusalem Pumped Storage solar Power Station

How does electricity work in Israel?

In Israel, many coal and gas power stations operate alongside plants that use renewable energy from natural sources. A large amount of electricity is not used, and in fact is discarded, due to a lack of effective storage options. Pumped storage uses this surplus electricity to raise water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir.

How much does Electra Energy's pumped storage project cost?

The project is being built within approximately 5 years, at a cost of some NIS 2 billion. Electra Energy's share in the pumped storage project is 25% in the EPC work. As part of the electromechanical works, the company is also acting as a subcontractor for 10-20%, which will eventually amount to approximately NIS 200 million.

What is a pumped storage power plant?

The Gilboa power station serves as an important tool for managing and controlling the electrical grid, when needed. The foremost advantage of a pumped storage power plant is its response time. Within just 90 seconds, 300 MW can be added to the electrical grid, thus overcoming peak demand.

How big is the pumped storage project?

Another shaft is entirely underground at both ends, with a height of approx. 100 meters and a diameter of 12 meters. The total length of the tunnels and shafts built in the pumped storage project is approximately 6km. Another challenge is the excavation and construction of the production hall, 25.5 meters long, 50 meters wide and 30 meters high.

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