Solar
Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC
The Earendil-1 satellite, created by startup Reflect Orbital, contains a thin-film reflector that can direct “abundant sunlight” to specific locations at specific times, including night time
Why solar warranties rarely mean what owners think they mean
IDF probes video showing soldiers destroying solar panels in Christian-Lebanese village
Solar power offers a ray of hope in Middle East’s least electrified country
France and Iraq sign comprehensive strategic partnership agreement
France and Iraq signed a treaty seeking to strengthen bilateral relations in anti-corruption, security, renewable energy and culture.
Israel-made solar energy cells produce power while keeping land farmable
Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers develop selective solar energy cells that produce green electricity while allowing agricultural cultivation of the ground below.
Israel sees spike in solar energy system sales amid electricity price spike
The increase in electricity rates in 2022 led to an 18% increase in the installation of solar energy systems on the roofs of private houses, with 4,500 systems installed in the past year.
Solar-tech developer BladeRanger acquires Raycatch assets
By securing the acquisition, BladeRanger hopes to establish itself as an industry leader as global interest in solar energy generation rises.
Israeli scientists harness lunar energy - through sunlight
On Earth, providing 100% of electricity demand 100% of the time solely from renewables, but without energy storage, is regarded as unattainable
Israeli start-up to clean Indian solar panels with robots for 25 years
The long-term agreement between India’s Avaada Group and Israeli start-up Airtouch Solar is indicative of the growing viability of robotic solar panel dry-cleaning solutions
Solar systems sales surge in Israel amid electricity price concerns
According to data from the Enerpoint company, in the first half of 2022 there was a 12% increase in the installation of solar systems using photovoltaic technology.
Solar system's planets could collide if Neptune's orbit changes 0.1% - study
A passing star, known as a stellar flyby, could — in theory — cause changes in Neptune's atmosphere that could — in theory —eventually lead to planets colliding into each other.
Is renewable heat more important than renewable electricity? - interview
Tigi Solar’s Zvika Klier elaborates on the importance of innovation in renewable heat – and his company’s solution to the global crisis.
20% rise in solar power system installations in H2 2021
Enerpoint also expanded its roof rental project for solar panels on large buildings.