Solar Energy

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

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
Earendil-1
The offices at nGrid.

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.”

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
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'

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

Company says the El Patrimonio project near San Antonio is set for commercial operation in 2027 after securing financing, tax-credit agreements and long-term power sales arrangements in the US.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Burundi inaugurates country’s first utility-scale solar power field

Thanks to a Jerusalem-based company, Burundi now has the world’s only capital city powered 100% by solar energy during the daytime.

MAY 10, 2023ByDEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
Historic ribbon cutting by Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye for the Burundi 7.5MW solar field, near the village of Mubuga, Burundi, May 9, 2023. Gigawatt Global CEO Yosef Abramowitz, to his left, inaugurates his 18th solar field in 17 years.

Israeli solar pioneer, Burundi to double nation’s solar field’s capacity

President Évariste Ndashimiye will visit the Gigawatt Global plant, which started operating in May 2021 and now provides more than 10% of Burundi's electricity capacity. 

MAY 7, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Gigawatt Global's 7.5 MW Solar Field in Burundi, completed in May 2021, providing over 10% of the country's electricity.

Enova signs deal with Partner to electrify company fleet

Enova will accompany Partner Communications Group, in installing electric charging stations at the company’s headquarters and employees’ homes.

APRIL 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Partner Communications Group electric vehicles

Israel launches largest solar project, to power 60,000+ households

New Israeli solar energy project in Jezreel Valley aims to increase Israeli energy capacity.

APRIL 22, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
The Ta'anakh project, Israel's largest solar project to date, launched on April 20, 2023

Charge a portable power station with this $270 folding solar panel

Just connect a compatible battery and wait for sun to start charging it up.

APRIL 18, 2023ByJESSICA K

Can green alliance bring peace, prosperity to the Middle East? - opinion

Green alliances have the potential to drive progress in the field of sustainable energy while also fostering diplomatic ties between countries.

APRIL 3, 2023ByBOAZ TOPOROVSKY
QATAR FOUNDATION CEO Sheikha Hind Bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (right) hosts US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at Oxygen Park in Education City, in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar, last November.

X-class solar flare bursts from the Sun - but Earth isn't at risk

This may sound very serious - but what is a X-class flare and what does it mean for us?

APRIL 1, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Solar flares (illustrative).

Bahrain to utilize Israeli solar tech as result of new international partnership

As part of Bahrain's Vision 2030 program, Alpha Solar is partnering with Israel’s BladeRanger in order to advance solar energy adoption

MARCH 16, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
BladeRanger's PLECO robot uses brushes to dry-wash a solar panel

Melisron transitions to green energy

Melisron signs agreements with the Doral Group and Shikun & Binui Energy for renewable energy at its properties.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ophir Sarid, CEO of Melisron

Dubai is making its green energy dreams come true

JANUARY 12, 2023ByOMNIA AL DESOUKIE/ THE MEDIA LINE
An oil tanker ship crude 300 (R)