Station type |
Combined cycle gas turbine |
Energy Source |
Natural Gas |
Commercial operation date |
2017 |
License period |
20 Years |
Holdings rate |
35% via PowerGen |
Sector |
Energy |
Subsector |
Conventional electricity generation |
Combined cycle gas turbine
installed capacity
A power station situated in Sorek desalination facility site, nearby the Sorek Business Centre in the southwest area of Rishon Lezion. About half of the station’s electricity output is used by the Sorek desalination facility, which enables the reduction of input costs in water generation, and accordingly the reduction of desalinated water prices in Israel. Additional 70 MW is marketed to end customers.