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| November 20, 2013
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Israeli Researchers Announce Revolutionary Alternative Fuel

A research team at Israel’s Ben Gurion University in the Negev, have come up with an alternative fuel, made from water & carbon dioxide.

By Avner Meyrav, NoCamels

 

 

With oil supplies around the world  fast depleting, researchers around the world have been trying to find an alternative that could sustain the energy needs of mankind. A team at Israel’s Ben Gurion University may have come up with an alternative fuel, made from water and carbon dioxide.

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Zalman Aranne Central Library, Ben Gurion University – Photo courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

Unlike other fuel alternatives available today, the “green feed” created at BGU has a significant advantage: it can be turned into fuel using existing oil refining methods and delivered to gas stations using existing infrastructure. Continue Reading »

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| April 30, 2013
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New Israeli research project to turn sewage-algae into biofuel

 

Funded by the Environmental Protection Ministry, the project is testing the possibility of using micro-algae, which grows in sewage, to produce bio-diesel.

Dan Lavie

 

A new Israeli research project could lead to the production of a new source of cheap and eco-friendly biological fuel using micro-algae.

Algae being grown in lab conditions. – Photo: Courtesy

The new project, headed by Dr. Marina Nisnevich from the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at Ariel University and Dr. Yakov Anker of the Samaria and Jordan Rift Regional Center for Research and Development, is testing the possibility of using micro-algae, which grows in sewage, to produce bio-diesel, a type of biological fuel made out of plant oil. Continue Reading »

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| January 14, 2013
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Israel plans to wean off gasoline for natural gas to fuel transportation

The gov’t is advancing projects to wean Israel off its oil dependence and oil imports.

Energy & Water Minister, Uzi Landau: Natural gas is the greatest engine for growth in the Israeli market.

By Hezi Sternlicht and Israel Hayom Staff

 

 

The day is approaching when buses will be fueled by natural gas and private vehicles will run on various types of greener fuel.

Israel is gearing towards using natural gas instead of gasoline – Photo: Reuters

The government decided on Monday to advance an initiative put forth by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz and Energy and Water Minister Uzi Landau, to study the use of alternative fuel sources for private and public consumption from now until the year 2025. Continue Reading »

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| November 4, 2012
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Israel’s Top 10 ways algae boost medicine, energy & science.

 

Israel’s scientists find novel approaches to tap into the potential of this slimy plantlike organism for nutrition, fuel, & innovative medical therapies.

 

Algae come in different shapes, sizes and colors — from unicellular micro-algae to macro forms, and from red to yellow to blue to green. The plantlike organisms bloom in ponds, rivers, lakes and neglected swimming pools; the biblical prophet Jonah complained about algae enveloping his head his when he was dumped out of the boat at sea.

Israeli innovation is turning algae into a range of vital new products. Photo by www.shutterstock.com

Israeli innovation is turning algae into a range of vital new products. – Photo by www.shutterstock.com

 

But while algae can be a pest to prophets and pool cleaners, thanks to Israeli innovation algae are forming the basis of next-generation biofuels, medical therapies and sustainable vegan-based vitamins. Continue Reading »

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| October 17, 2012
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Israeli innovation for Renewable energy suited to India

Economic partnerships formed as Israeli ‘Green Energy’ entrepreneurs meet with Indian gov’t delegation

 

With its wide expanses of open space and ever-increasing energy needs, India would be an ideal place for Israeli renewable energy innovators to take their business, experts from both sides of the equation agreed on Tuesday.

Hiker walks past wind turbines in the Golan Height - Photo: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters

Hiker walks past wind turbines in the Golan Height – Photo: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters

Representatives from both the Indian and Israeli governments, as well as leaders from around 50 Israeli renewable energy companies, gathered on Tuesday morning in Tel Aviv to discuss such opportunities – which seem to be plentiful.

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| October 2, 2012
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Sderot introduces their first urban solar field in Migvan

Members of urban kibbutz Migvan agree to ‘plant’ solar panel field on roofs; eco-venture yields 11% profit

By Billie Frenkel

 

Members of Migvan urban kibbutz, located in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, have decided to invest in a unique crop – solar energy.

Migvan Photo: Lior Lapid

Migvan – Photo: Lior Lapid

The commune’s houses are covered with solar panels, making them the location of Israel‘s first urban solar field, which produces electricity for its residents.

Migvan was formed in 1987 and is currently home to 50 people.

The urban kibbutz adopted environmentally friendly principles from its inception, and has a large recycling center and a compost recycling facility, as well. Continue Reading »

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| June 25, 2012
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Israel launches global green branding TV campaign

 

The State of Israel is, for the first time, launching an international television campaign on CNN to brand itself as a green country which pioneers “green technology”.

Communicated by the Prime Minister’s Media Adviser

 

 

The State of Israel is, for the first time, launching an international television campaign on CNN to brand itself as a green country which pioneers “green technology”. The campaign is the joint initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office National Information Directorate, the Environmental Protection Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. This is the first time that the State of Israel has launched an international campaign of this kind.

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