Electricity
Drone attack suspends operations at major Iraq gas field, power cuts occur across Kurdish region
A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq causes major power outages in northern regions, damaging key infrastructure and halting gas supplies to power stations.
Four children injured following roof collapse in Beit Shemesh
War-torn Myanmar embraces solar to tackle power crisis
Smart review: The world's first biometric lock powered by "air" electricity
AI burns electricity at a dizzying rate – Israeli start-up raises $11 million to solve it
Israeli start-up Impala AI raised $11M to cut AI energy use. "We are building the infrastructure to run AI at real scale," said the CEO.
Israel may find itself without electricity in critical sites during wartime, new study suggests
With overreliance on natural gas, a lack of storage capacity, and excessive centralization in Israel’s electricity sector, it could lead to disruptions within the country during critical moments.
Electricity from the air: The smart biometric lock that charges wirelessly
A collaboration between Wi-Charge and the Israeli company Kontrol has created the Kontrol BIO+, allowing you to enter your home or office using fingerprints, facial recognition, or an app.
Trump spoke against clean energy, but he can't stop surging demand - opinion
US President Donald Trump made remarks against green energy, but economics prevailed.
Solar power offers a ray of hope in Middle East’s least electrified country
Yemen has been grappling with almost 30 years of electricity crisis due to fuel shortages and a war that caused severe damage to the national power infrastructure.
Quiet takeover? Chinese contractors seize key role in Israel’s electricity build-out
The two new stations alone will account for roughly 10% of Israel’s non-renewable electricity supply.
Syria’s returning refugees face ruins, not relief - analysis
The Norwegian Refugee Council said on Thursday that the world is “failing the Syrians who have returned home.”
Israel Electric Corp joins gaming with Roblox challenge to teach kids electrical safety
The Israel Electric Corp, with teenk and ReachPlayers, launched a ROBLOX space with the "Safety Heroes" challenge, where kids face electrical hazards, learn safe behavior, earn points and prizes.
Grapevine June 25, 2025: Yesteryear, today and tomorrow
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
The electrical and lighting chain Erco establishes a subsidiary focused on architectural lighting
Under LumenArtz, Erco will market lighting fixtures from leading European manufacturers, including: AlphaLed, EWO, LedsC4, Performance in Lighting, Schmitz, and Klus.
Machsaney Hashmal invests NIS 12M in 6 new stores
Israel’s largest electrical appliances retailer opened 9 stores in 2025, reaching 68 locations nationwide. The new stores: Migdal Haemek, Ramla, Ofakim, Be’er Ya’akov, Gedera, and Or Akiva.
