Electricity

Israel’s largest electricity consumer changes direction: Mekorot to advance power plant development

National water company Mekorot launches strategy to build small power plants nationwide to secure independent energy for water pumps and ensure supply continuity.

Mekorot – International Water Powerhouse.
An electricity pole is seen in Israel, January 28, 2026 (illustrative)

Experts warn of essential service disruption if Israel's electricity supply disrupted - study

An illustration of Iran's flag and an electric pylon network.

Iran will connect electric grid to Qatar in near future, Tehran's energy minister says - report

Air conditioning and energy experts have tested the ideal temperature for operating an air conditioner in the summer

How is it correct to operate the air conditioner in the summer?


Bazan Group COO: ‘We are part of the resilience security, without Bazan Israel cannot win’

Shlomi Basson, Deputy CEO and Group COO of the Bazan Group, positioned Israel’s largest energy company as a critical operational system supporting the country’s economy and security during wartime

Shlomi Basson, Deputy CEO & Group COO, Bazan Group.

Why portable power stations are becoming essential as blackouts and heatwaves rise

“Portable power stations are becoming essential as blackouts and heatwaves increase.”

New drone‑mounted robot transforms high‑voltage maintenance in Israel

Replacing helicopters with robotics, the IEC’s new drone system promises safer crews, lower costs, and a smarter national grid.

 Airborne robotic system for installing and removing warning balls

Criminal networks in Negev, Galilee tighten grip on Israel’s economy, infrastructure

The CEO of Shomer HaHadash described a wide-reaching system of economic and security-related crime, including theft of water, electricity, and fuel.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Lebanon won’t disarm Hezbollah, but will attack a 'generator owner'

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam described the harsh actions of security forces as "unacceptable" following the man's arrest.

A Lebanese Armed Forces (LIF) checkpoint is seen in the border village of Ayta al-Chaab, southern Lebanon, near the Israeli border, on February 23, 2026.

The new robot that will handle the power lines of the electric company

The electric company and the Israeli company Axioma Robotics are unveiling a first-of-its-kind technological solution for infrastructure maintenance.

The new robot that will handle the power lines of the electric company

Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism

The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.

"Consumers are shifting from category-based buying to choosing what’s cheapest, closest, and most convenient."

Cars that can power your fridge during a power outage

With tens of thousands of Israelis owning electric or plug-in cars, there’s a backup: V2L technology allows household devices to be powered directly from the car’s battery. Here’s how it works.

Kia EV9 Demonstrates External Charging Capability (V2L).

Ukraine claims blackmail by Hungary and Slovakia over energy

Shipments of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia have been cut off since January 27, when Kyiv says a Russian drone strike hit pipeline equipment in Western Ukraine.

FILE PHOTO: Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Rustem Umerov and other members of the Ukrainian delegation attend the second round of trilateral talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4, 2026.

Israel entered Gaza war without emergency plan for electricity, energy sectors, probe finds

A report by State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman revealed that Israel entered the October 7 war without an updated, fully implemented emergency framework for the electricity and energy sectors.

 View of the Power Station in Hadera, on Janury 27, 2018.