Ofer Yannay

Ofer Yannay is an Israeli entrepreneur and investor active in renewable energy and professional sports.

Influence and contribution

Yannay founded Nofar Energy and helped expand solar and storage projects in Israel and abroad. As owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv's basketball club, he has also invested heavily in competitive ambitions, facilities and the relationship between a team and its supporters.

Legacy and significance

His biography joins two fields that shape public life in different ways: the energy transition and communal identity through sport. Moreshet includes him as an example of Israeli entrepreneurship moving from infrastructure into civic culture.

Sources and further reading

• Source profile — The Jerusalem Post

Information reviewed and edited in September 2026.