Israeli AI Infrastructure Company Enlight Renewable Energy Announces $1.1 Billion Solar Data Center Investment in Negev Desert
Israeli AI infrastructure company Enlight Renewable Energy has announced a substantial $1.1 billion investment in a pioneering data center complex in the Negev Desert, which will be powered entirely by renewable energy.
First Large-Scale 100% Solar Data Center Investment in Israel
Enlight Renewable Energy will develop Israelโs first large-scale data center complex powered exclusively by solar energy. This ambitious project, located in the Negev Desert, is a collaboration with Israelโs national water company, Mekorot, and the Israeli government.
The complex will feature a 50-megawatt data center powered by a 320-megawatt solar facility. Any surplus electricity will be sold to the national grid, marking a significant step toward sustainable energy solutions in the region. The total investment for the project is expected to reach $1.1 billion.
Enlight Renewable Energy CEO Gilad Yavetz commented: โElectricity is the main cost of operating data centers, and we are one of the largest and most efficient electricity producers in the country. This gives us a competitive advantage, enabling us to offer our customers attractive prices for electricity and data center operations, while enjoying stable and long-term profitability.โ
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Enlight Expands Into Solar Data Center Investment Sector
Enlight Renewable Energy’s expansion into this sector marks a strategic move to diversify its operations. As part of this new venture, Enlight will build and operate the new solar-powered data center complex and sell any surplus electricity to the national grid.
Situated in Israel’s southern region, the project marks Enlightโs inaugural venture into the data center sector. This move aligns with the company’s broader strategy to meet the rising demand for data services and AI infrastructure.
Following the announcement, Enlight successfully raised $252 million from institutional investors, including Clal Insurance, Migdal Insurance, and the Phoenix Insurance Company. These funds will be used to accelerate the development of new renewable energy projects in the United States, Europe, and Israel.
Israelโs Largest Solar Data Center Investment Project
The project integrates a 50 MW data center with a 320 MW solar farm, making it one of the country’s largest solar energy initiatives. The facility will be fully powered by the farm, with all excess electricity sold to the national grid. This supports the Israeli government’s ambitious goal of generating 30% of the nation’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Enlight Renewable Energy has a strong track record in the sector, developing and operating large-scale solar and wind projects across Israel and Europe. This experience positions the company as a leading renewable energy provider in the region.
Projected for completion by 2026, the data center complex will rank among Israel’s largest data centers. It will connect to the national grid and serve a diverse clientele, including government agencies, businesses, and technology companies.
The project is a collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Energy, the Israeli Electricity Authority, and the Israel Land Authority. The government is also providing financial support and has allocated land for the solar farm.
For more on Israelโs renewable energy initiativesโincluding the solar storage developments at the Gaza border and the ambitious 100,000 Roofs solar initiative aiming for 30% solar energy by 2030โvisit PVknowhow.com.
Enlight Renewable Energy’s investment in the data center sector is a pivotal step for the company that is expected to accelerate renewable energy adoption in Israel. The project is also anticipated to create numerous jobs and contribute to the regionโs economic development.
