Israel s largest energy storage power station

Is it possible to build a hydroelectric storage power station in Israel?

The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) evaluated the feasibility of building a hydroelectric storage power station in Israel, specifically an 800 MW station at Nahal Parsa located at the south-west of the Dead Sea, in the 1990s.

What is the capacity of pumped storage power plants?

The capacity of Pumped Storage Power Plants (PSPP), the world’s ‘water battery’, is estimated to 161,000 Megawatts (MW) and could be increased by 50 percent until 2030, reaching 240,000 MW globally. AFRY is one of the largest hydropower consulting engineering companies globally, ranked No. 4 in the ENR Global Sourcebook 2020.

What is the purpose of the Manara power station?

The Manara power station, operated by an Operation and Maintenance Contractor, will serve as a hot reserve for the Israel Electric Company (IEC) for times of high demand during which it is required to supply high production capacities.

What is Manara pump storage project?

The Manara Pump Storage Project will have an installed capacity of 156 MW (single 156 MW unit). The design of the system is compliant with a daily cycle (generation and pumping). The project includes one pump-turbine unit that is able to convert the hydraulic energy into electric energy and vice-versa.