Researchers at Ben-Gurion University in the Negev (BGU) have developed a radically new design for a concentrator solar cell that, when irradiated from the side, generates solar conversion efficiencies that rival, and may eventually surpass, the most ultra-efficient photovoltaics. YnetNews Read More
AORA Solar develops applied ultra-high temperature concentrated solar power (CSP). Shifra Mincer recently interviewed AORA CEO Zev Rosenzweig for Greenprophet: Rosenzweig says his company’s hybrid solar thermal technology, which was launched in prototype test form in both Kibbutz Samar, Israel Read More
A high level delegation from India held meetings in Israel yesterday, to advance cooperation on the renewable energy front. The Jerusalem Post reported on the events in two articles.
The meetings included representatives from both the Indian and Israeli governments, Read More
Israel21C interviewed bSolar CEO Yossi Kofman on his Company’s approach to maximizing the potential of solar panels.
bSolar was founded in 2007 with a $10 million investment, $3 million of which comes from Genesis Partners. bSolar bought a flailing 30-megawatt Read More
Check out this clip, which shows some of the innovative industries that are flourishing in Israel’s Arava Desert. This water scarce area provides 60% of Israel’s fresh vegetable exports. One case shows how a corn field is watered by a Read More
HelioFocus opened the demonstration phase of its HelioBooster system, a solar-thermal process that aims to back up existing power plants. The system is jointly funded by Chinese and Israeli entrepreneurs.
As reported in the Jerusalem Post, HelioFocus recently signed an Read More
