The Israeli government will help oil-dependent Angola diversify its energy mix through solar and other renewables. Angola 's western Benguela region will get an economic boost with the development of a 50 MW solar facility , made possible with a share of $ 60 m in Israeli government funding . Benguela lacks energy sources and the solar scheme , planned to be built by Israeli companies , is part of a five - year programme developed by the Angolan authorities to encourage sustainable growth . The $ 60 m will also be used for promoting agricultural projects in the region .
Angola 's western Benguela region will get an economic boost with the development of a 50 MW solar facility , made possible with a share of $ 60 m in Israeli government funding . Benguela lacks energy sources and the solar scheme , planned to be built by Israeli companies , is part of a five - year programme developed by the Angolan authorities to encourage sustainable growth . The $ 60 m will also be used for promoting agricultural projects in the region .