Cabinet approves 3 power plants, 2 solar farms
These major projects will move to the fast-track planning process overseen by the National Infrastructure Committee to keep pace with the massive surge in electricity consumption projected for Israel
Assessment
The cabinet is betting that fast-tracked energy infrastructure can keep up with surging demand. Three power plants and two solar farms are being pushed through a streamlined planning process, bypassing normal delays. The question is whether the National Infrastructure Committee can deliver permits quickly enough to prevent blackouts as consumption climbs. Watch for environmental opposition and local zoning fights that could slow even this expedited track.