Israel National News reported in early July that reserves of natural gas discovered near Haifa are larger than initially estimated, and could be enough to make the whole country energy self-sufficient for two decades. CEO of Delek Energy, Yitzchak Tshuva, “Israel today is independent – completely independent with blue and … [continued]
The Mohave Sun Power company is planning a project in Mohave County that could begin construction in the fourth quarter of 2010. It will use 4,000 acres of land and employ concentrating solar power. Molten salt will be the storage medium.
Shimon Peres, the President of Israel helped launch a new solar farm at Kibbutz Yavne this week. The farm uses concentrating solar power to generate electricity and hot water. President Peres said at the launching ceremony, “It is a natural way to fight terror because the oil-producing countries of Iran and … [continued]
A recent study released by Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy organization, and several environmental organizations has concluded that solar technology alone could supply electricity for the whole state. They cite a number of mind-blowing prospects from a variety of sources, all pointing to Texas as having the number one solar … [continued]
A Taurus XL rocket carrying a satellite intended to be using for monitoring carbon dioxide levels plunged back to Earth several minutes after taking off. A covering for the satellite failed to release, and the rocket could not maintain its intended course with the extra weight. The satellite went down … [continued]
