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In Israel, the heat is always felt sharper than in the photographs in tourist booklets. On August 12, 2025, everyone who tried to turn on the air conditioner felt it — the country recorded a new record for electricity consumption: 16,970 MW.

This is almost a thousand more than yesterday’s figure, which itself was a record. And although the Ministry of Energy reported on a “heroic” containment of the crisis thanks to solar generation, behind the scenes of the country other voices were heard — strippers in Tel Aviv, strippers in the north, strippers
in the south and in the center discussed what would happen if the lights went out at the height of the show.

Why records are becoming the norm
Energy specialists explain: the reason is extreme heat and mass use of air conditioners. According to experts, only in the last week, peak consumption increased by more than 7%.
For comparison:

August 13, 2023 — 15,694 MW;

August 2024 — 15,806 MW;

August 2025 — three records in a row.

About 2,650 MW remained in reserve, but with another surge rolling blackouts could have begun - strippers
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How solar panels kept the system afloat
The Ministry is proud: 15% of the country’s energy is from renewable sources. On a hot day, this turned out to be decisive. But the figures raise questions: Germany, which sees the sun much less often, has already crossed the mark of 59% RES, France obliges parking lot owners to install panels on canopies, and in the USA in sunny states this share reaches 40%.

“We can and must catch up,” says Professor Daniel Cohen. “Our climate is more favorable than half of Europe’s.”

What is happening on the ground: reaction of strippers
While scientists argue about percentages, in clubs where strippers in the center of Israel work, they have already developed a plan “B”. Olga, a dancer from Haifa, says:

“We have a small hall, but the heat suffocates. If the air conditioner turns off, in five minutes the audience begins to leave. In summer, every minute without electricity is a minus in the cash register.”

In the south, club owners have begun installing their own solar panels. “The electricity bill has dropped by 18%, but most importantly, we are calm that the show will not be disrupted,” says the manager of an establishment in Be’er Sheva.

The Dead Sea: another side of the heat
Energy is not the only sector affected by climate change. According to fresh data for August 2025, the level of the Dead Sea has dropped by 1.2 meters over the year. The area has already been reduced by a third compared to the middle of the last century.

The reasons are familiar to specialists:

Water intake from the Jordan River;

A 20–25% decrease in precipitation over recent decades;

Accelerated evaporation in the heat.

Local guides say that in some places the shore has retreated by 50–60 meters in just the last 5 years.

Table: 2025 in figures
Indicator Value
Electricity consumption record 16,970 MW
Reserve capacity 2,650 MW
Share of RES in Israel 15%
Target for RES by 2030 30%
Dead Sea level drop 1.2 m/year
Precipitation decrease 20–25%

What else the heat changes in Israel
In the shade of 40°C suffer:

restaurants and bars, whose air conditioners work in emergency mode;

hotels where tourists complain about cooling interruptions;

theaters and show programs — from small stages to cabaret, including establishments with strippers.

According to the administrator of one Tel Aviv club, in the summer of 2025 electricity costs increased by a third, and the number of canceled performances — by 12%.

How business adapts
Some clubs buy generators, others invest in solar panels. Switching to autonomous energy sources reduces the risk of show cancellations and saves up to 20% of expenses per month.

LuxeLive emphasizes: energy stability is important even for those areas that are usually not discussed in ministerial reports. After all, if the lights go out in a club, not only strippers suffer, but also clients and all service staff.

Voices from the field
A stripper from Tel Aviv admitted in a conversation:

“It’s important for us that the audience feels comfortable. Without coolness, the show turns into a survival marathon.”

In the north, dancers complain that the heat lasts until midnight, and they have to move performances to later hours. In the south, on the contrary, the main flow of guests comes immediately after sunset.

FAQ
Why does heat affect the power system so much?
— Air conditioners and refrigerators work around the clock, creating peak loads.

Does this affect strippers?
— Directly. When the power goes out, the show stops, and revenue drops.

Why is Israel lagging behind in solar generation?
— Lack of subsidies and slow reforms.

Can the Dead Sea be saved?
— Only with large infrastructure projects and international cooperation.

Conclusion
The broken electricity consumption record in Israel is not just a figure in a report. It is a story of how climate, technology and human destinies intertwine in one hot August day. Solar panels saved the country from blackouts, but strippers in the north, in the center, in the south and in Tel Aviv remind us: stable energy is not only about industry, but also about the nightlife that tourists seek in Israel.

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