The Eilat-Eilot Model for Energy Independence
Yotvata Solar Enerlgy Parking area part of the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative
The Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative has been promoting Renewable Energy as a catalyst for regional development for more than 4 years. Operating under the regional municipalities, the founders started with a vision to develop Israel’s sun drenched desert and Red Sea resort local. As early pioneers, the founders of the Initiative established it to guide the implementation of Israel’s and the world’s first energy independent region.
The Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative is carrying out an ambitious program in the southern Arava desert to generate 100% of the region’s energy entirely from local renewable energy sources within a decade. This is to be a model of energy independence that could be emulated by other locals. It is to demonstrate how energy independence can be spurred forward by commercial and technology opportunities.
Click to view the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Presentation 2010
In recent years it has become apparent that in the implementation of a model of this type profitable business opportunities will abound. These opportunities are multiplying as a result of the ambitious goals and the increasingly supportive regulations that were announced by Israeli decision makers at the openings of previous conferences.
The Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Project marks five years of operation during which it has merited growing recognition and success.
Goals of the Unique Model of Energy Independence
- Regional Energy Independence by 2015
- Ground-Breaking Educational and Academic Activities
- R&D and Commercialtization of Innovative Technologies
- Israel’s Leading Performance Validation Center
- Massive Implementation of Energy Production and Conservation
Click to read more about the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative.
Click to read a summary of the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative’s projects and activities.
