Solar Energy

Israeli startup creates ‘virtual power plants' to solve the data center energy crisis - interview

Omer Kriger, the CEO and Co-founder of nGrid, talked to The Jerusalem Post about how his company is transforming batteries into a “virtual power plant.”

The offices at nGrid.
NASA ASTRONAUT and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon April 2, 2026.

Japanese corporation floats plan to build massive 'lunar ring'

 The logo of Bank Hapoalim, Israel's biggest bank, is seen at their main branch in Tel Aviv, Israel July 18, 2016.

Ashtrom Renewable Energy reaches $200m financial close with Bank Hapoalim for solar project

A woman sits on a swing and watches the sun set.

California startup pitches 50,000 space reflectors to extend daylight


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.

 Photovoltaic array at the National Solar Energy Center, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, in the Negev Desert of Israel.

Can Bedouin spirits sway Israel’s election?

There are 146,000 eligible Bedouin voters, enough to swing a national election in Israel’s razor-thin coalition math, depending on voter turnout.

 Former MK Said al-Harumi

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.

 TIGI Solar’s panels lining the rooftops of the Ramat Ha’Golan wineries

Helios to install solar panels on Klil plant

"The move will reduce electricity consumption by about a third and integrate with other projects to reduce the carbon footprint and support the environment," said Klil's chairman.

Solar panel 390

Energy minister visits green energy facility at Ashdod Port

This is a world-first system using solar energy to compress air to 80 bars totally emissions-free, generating all-purpose electricity.

Storage Drop Chairman Gadi Eisenkot, Energy Minister Karine Elharrar, Storage Drop CEO Shai Cohen

20% rise in solar power system installations in H2 2021

Enerpoint also expanded its roof rental project for solar panels on large buildings.

 20% rise in solar power system installations in H2 2021.

Israeli company Watergen supplies water to those in need in Syria -EXCLUSIVE

The Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees is using the innovative technology of the Israeli company, Watergen, which supplies fresh and mineral-enriched drinking water from the air.

Syrian refugees walk as they carry containers at an informal tented settlement in the Bekaa valley, Lebanon March 12, 2021.

Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years, say scientists

One step closer to charging our electronics with on-demand solar energy.

 Gigawatt Global's 7.5 MW Solar Field in Burundi

Global renewable power prices soar on heavy demand, chaotic supply chain

In the first quarter alone, prices rose 9.7% in North America and 8.6% in Europe.

  A 55-MEGAWATT solar power plant in Israel's south.

Volta Solar announces NIS 40 million funding round

The investment marks the Israeli solar energy company's first significant round of funding and comes as Israel aims to source 30% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.

 Volta Solar installing a solar system on the roof of a shared house