Solar Energy

Japanese corporation floats plan to build massive 'lunar ring'

In its most expansive form, the project could generate up to 13,000 terawatts of energy per hour, a level that would far exceed current global electricity needs if realized at scale.

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.
 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 Energy.

Dreaming big: “The vision is to connect Israel to a regional energy network”


New solar power plant inaugurated in Texas by Shikun and Binui Energy

 Jeremie Debony, Head of Bussines development, S&B energy US; Didi Paz, CEO of Shikun and Binui Energy; Kevin Yaich, President of Shikun and Binui Energy USA; Tamir Cohen, CEO of Shikun and Binui Group; Naty Saidoff, Controlling Owner of Shikon and Binui.

Israeli solar power project takes off on Bedouin land

Marom Energy slated to begin construction of plant on privately held Bedouin land, as Israel aims to double solar capacity by 2025

 A view of Marom Energy's solar projects in development in Israel's Negev Desert on privately held Bedouin land

Morocco will spend nearly €12 billion on green investments over the next 4 years

Focusing on renewable energy, this program will run from 2023 to 2027 and opens up new opportunities for foreign specialized companies.

 Morocco to invest nearly 12 million euros to green investment program

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.

 The system can be powered using solar and wind energy - providing off-grid operation.

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.

Bladeranger

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

 Photograph of a commercial PV array for space, comprising 3 modules of high-efficiency solar cells, each module being 1.1 m wide, dimensions that are commonplace for space missions. Around 30,000 such modules would suffice to power the expansive envisioned lunar colony.

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

 Like a big, staticy blanket being dragged across a dusty solar panel like a lint roller.

Sol-Chip: Never-ending energy

Bringing the ability to eliminate batteries and wires as a power source for small devices.

 Sol-chip

ESA astronaut documents Negev solar tower from space station

In a tweet, Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti said it is "so unusual to see human-made lights in day passes!"

 A photograph taken with a drone of a solar power tower on a solar farm near Kibbutz Ashalim in the Negev desert on October 23.

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.