(Haipo) – The Hof Carmel Economic Company and Doral Municipal completed a key stage in the establishment of the Energy Resilience Center at the Gali Atlit Sports Hall on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with the installation of the energy storage system in the complex. This is a pioneering project and the first of its kind in Israel, combining solar electricity production, energy storage, and backup for essential systems.
Community Resilience Center for Routine and Emergency Use
The project was designed to serve as a community resilience center during both normal and emergency situations. Once connected and operational, the system will store electricity generated by the solar system and allow it to be used according to the building's needs. During normal operations, it will assist in the efficient use of locally generated energy, managing electricity consumption and reducing the load on the grid during peak hours. In the event of a power outage or disruption to grid supply, the storage system will provide backup for essential systems and allow the hall to continue to function and serve as a resilience center for Atlit residents.
A unique combination of local energy production and emergency backup
The combination of local energy production, storage and backup transforms the sports hall from a public infrastructure used by the community on a daily basis into a hub that can continue to provide a response even in times of emergency. The project is designed to strengthen local preparedness, functional continuity and the energy resilience of Atlit and the council.
The head of the Hof Carmel Regional Council, Asif Isaac, said that "The Gali Atlit Resilience Center expresses responsible preparation for the needs of residents in routine and emergency situations. Through a combination of solar electricity production, energy storage, and backup for essential systems, we are strengthening the ability of public buildings to continue to function even during disruptions in the electricity supply. This is a pioneering move that connects energy innovation with a real public need."
Part of a broad policy to promote energy infrastructure
The project is part of the Hof Carmel Regional Council's policy to promote advanced energy infrastructure, strengthen emergency preparedness, and ensure functional continuity in essential public buildings. The move reflects a concept that public buildings are not only used for everyday needs but must be prepared to provide a response to residents even in times of crisis, while relying on independent and renewable energy sources that are not dependent on electricity supply from the national electricity grid.
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