Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy and Sustainability in Israel The Green Future Starts Here

Israel as a pioneer in renewable energy: Israel is among the leading countries in developing renewable energy technologies and sustainability, addressing the challenges of natural resource scarcity and climate change. Through a combination of technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and R&D, Israel has established an advanced energy sector, including solar energy, energy storage technologies, and pollution reduction technologies.

Various fields: The sector includes technologies for producing electricity from renewable sources, energy storage, recycling, energy efficiency, as well as systems for smart environmental management and sustainable urban planning.

Government support and international partnerships: The Israeli government provides incentives to promote renewable energy usage and encourages collaborations with international entities to develop sustainable technologies that can serve the global population.

Key Fields of Activity in Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Solar Energy

Harnessing the sun for clean energy sources: Thanks to Israel's suitable climate conditions, solar energy has become one of the country's primary energy sources.

Notable companies:

• SolarEdge: A global leader in solar energy management technologies and solar power optimization systems.
• BrightSource Energy: Develops solar thermal energy systems designed for industrial facilities and power plants.
• Doral Group: Engages in the development and establishment of large-scale solar projects in Israel and worldwide, including solar farms and home systems.

Energy Storage

Developing solutions for storing green electricity: Energy storage solutions allow continuous use of renewable energy sources even when there is no direct production (such as at night or on cloudy days).

Notable companies:

• Augwind: Develops air pressure-based energy storage systems, enabling green electricity storage and usage.
• Brenmiller Energy: Specializes in thermal energy storage technologies, providing available energy solutions for industry and the electricity market.
• Chakratec: Offers kinetic energy storage solutions designed for use at electric vehicle charging stations.

Energy Efficiency Technologies

Saving and improving energy efficiency: Israel develops solutions for energy efficiency in industrial, residential, and public buildings, focusing on reducing energy losses.

Notable companies:

• ECOncrete: Develops ecological solutions for coastal construction, improving energy efficiency and reducing the environmental footprint.
• Aquarius Engines: Offers high-energy-efficiency engines for various uses, including generators and hybrid vehicle propulsion.
• Enervibe: Develops vibration energy harvesting technologies, usable in smart transportation systems and other applications.

Recycling and Waste Management

Turning waste into a resource: Israel develops advanced waste management and recycling technologies to reduce waste and create new resources from recycling processes.

Notable companies:

• UBQ Materials: Produces an eco-friendly thermoplastic material from unsorted household waste, offering an alternative to traditional plastic.
• Hiriya Recycling Park: An advanced recycling center dedicated to processing municipal waste and converting it into energy and raw materials.
• HomeBiogas: Develops systems that turn organic waste into cooking gas and organic fertilizer, intended for home and community use.

Smart and Electric Transportation

Promoting green transportation: Israeli companies are developing infrastructure and solutions for electric vehicle charging, smart transportation, and traffic management systems aimed at reducing air pollution and improving transportation efficiency.

Notable companies:

• Electreon: Develops infrastructure for wireless electric vehicle charging during travel on adapted roads.
• StoreDot: Develops rapid charging technologies for batteries, intended for use in electric vehicles and electronic devices.
• IRP Systems: Offers propulsion solutions for electric vehicles, aimed at reducing system weight and increasing energy efficiency.

Water Purification and Reuse Technologies

Sustainable water management: Israel is known for developing advanced water purification and reuse technologies for agricultural, industrial, and residential systems, aimed at addressing water scarcity.

Notable companies:

• IDE Technologies: Develops desalination systems providing clean water to areas with freshwater shortages.
• Takadu: Offers water network management systems based on real-time data analysis, aiming to detect and prevent water leaks.
• Watergen: Develops systems that extract clean water directly from the air, serving as a solution for areas with water scarcity.

Urban Sustainability and Smart Urban Planning

Smart and green cities: Technologies for promoting urban sustainability, including energy, water, and waste management in cities, alongside planning green public spaces and renewable energy facilities.

Notable companies:

• Grid4C: Develops AI-based systems for managing energy consumption in smart cities, enabling forecasting and optimization of energy use.
• BreezoMeter: Offers solutions for real-time air quality monitoring in cities, helping residents and authorities make informed decisions to improve quality of life.
• Eco Wave Power: Develops technologies for generating energy from ocean waves, intended for use in urban facilities and industry.

Wind and Wave Energy

Exploiting natural energy: Developing technologies for generating energy from wind and ocean waves, using smart facilities and advanced control systems.

Notable companies:

• Eco Wave Power: Develops advanced technologies for generating energy from ocean waves, intended for use in urban facilities and industry.
• Energiya Global: Engages in renewable energy projects in Africa, utilizing innovative technologies to generate energy from wind and waves.
• BladeRanger: Provides cleaning and maintenance services for wind turbine systems using advanced robotics.

Biogas and Energy from Organic Waste

Turning waste into energy: Technologies that enable the production of energy from organic and agricultural waste, reducing waste and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

Notable companies:

• HomeBiogas: Develops home and community systems for generating cooking gas from organic waste, with an emphasis on sustainability.
• EcoGas: Provides solutions for generating biogas from agricultural and industrial waste plants.
• GENcell: Develops solutions for storing energy produced from organic waste, for use in emergency systems and industry.

Agrivoltaics

Combining agriculture and solar energy: Developing technologies that combine agriculture with solar energy production, allowing the same land area to be used for both crop production and energy generation.

Notable companies:

• SolarGik: Develops smart solar systems that integrate agriculture, providing solutions for increasing yields while generating green energy.
• Agrovoltaics Israel: Engages in projects that combine agricultural crops with solar panels, creating solutions to improve land use efficiency.
• Teralight: Provides solutions that help agriculture by positioning crops above solar panels, saving water and improving growing conditions.

Summary

The renewable energy and sustainability sector in Israel offers breakthrough solutions designed to address global climate and resource challenges. With significant investment in advanced technologies and collaboration between public and private entities, Israel serves as a global example of renewable energy usage and smart environmental resource management. We invite you to join us on the journey to a green and sustainable future.