By 2007 at least 2 % of Israel’s electricity must be generated from renewable sources to comply with a national government resolution.

The contribution is set to reach 5 % by 2016. The Ministry of National Infrastructure is preparing regulations to govern purchases of electricity from private producers by the Israel Electric Corporation. It is expected that these regulations will positively influence the local PV market. Separately, the Municipality of Tel Aviv has decided in principle to mandate the incorporation of PV systems on all public buildings undergoing restoration though at this stage it remains to be seen how the decision will be implemented.

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