Israel moots plan to buy solar power from former enemy Jordan
by Oliver Holmes and Quique Kierszenbaum in Ashalim, from on (#577Q8)
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Israel is considering buying solar power from its neighbour and former enemy, Jordan, in a potentially historic deal that could help the country meet ambitious new renewable energy targets.
In a letter seen by the Guardian, energy minister Yuval Steinitz told environmental activists the ministry supported a pilot initiative in which Jordan would transfer 25 megawatts to Israel's national grid, enough to power several thousands of households.
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