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
Invisible ‘space hurricane’ detected over North Pole for first time
The 1,000 kilometers plasma hurricane is invisible to the human eye, but not to weather satellites.
Pentagon tests prototype for space energy beam - report
The premise behind the plan is that a solar energy system like this could be sent to gather sunlight and convert it into solar power, which would then be beamed back to Earth at specific points.
Harvard’s top astronomer to ‘Post’: Alien life could exist
Lightsail technology could allow humanity to achieve interstellar travel • Modern “Noah’s Ark” could help save, reconstruct life on Earth.
Israeli firm Enerpoint completes solar energy project
The price of a commercial solar energy system starts at NIS 230,000 ($72,300).
The Negev is key to our renewable energy future
While individuals have a responsibility to be energy-aware, they’re not the only culprits of climate concerns.
Gaza Ministry signs off on solar energy project
By eliminating power interruptions, industrial park expects to double the number of jobs it provides
Israeli researchers discover how to lengthen life of solar panels
Cost-saving innovation allows perovskite-based cells to be recycled, possibly revolutionizing industry.
Steinitz convenes team to raise Israel solar energy to 30% by 2030
"The decision we passed in the government sets a huge challenge for us to reach 30% solar energy by 2030," said Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz.
Saturn, the jewel of the solar system
Israeli researchers, working with NASA, recently discovered some startling findings about the planet
Gov't approves plan for 30% of Israel's energy to be renewable by 2030
Israel's Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel opposed the plan, saying it places a problematic emphasis on natural gas, while setting a low bar compared to other developed countries.
