Ashalim PV solar farm is an operating solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Ramat Negev Regional Council, Beersheba Subdistrict, South District, Israel. It was commissioned in 2018. The consortium that built it comprised of EDF Renewables (50%) and Clal Sun (50%). EPC Turn-Key contractor – Belectric. Initial investment was planned to be $ 100M, but was reduced through the course of construction.
The plant is operated by EDF on a BOOT agreement with the government.
The area of the field is 700 Dunam. It was designed to generate 35 MWp/dc using 51,000 solar panels (350 Watt by JA) mounted on 2D tilting trackers to enhance yield. 17 transformation stations (1800 KVA by SMA) and a substation 11KV/132KV plus 5Km HV line to connect to the national grid.
Construction on the ground lasted about 7 months.
G.H.D acted as Owner Project Manager.
