Friday, May 01, 2009

TechnoBite: Israeli solar innovation


Solar Power that Won't Need Subsidies -Ilene R. Prusher

Israel has launched a unique solar farm, based on a system of rotating dishes made up of mirrors, that is capable of harnessing up to 75% of incoming sunlight - roughly five times the capacity of traditional solar panels.

Using mirrors to reduce the number of photovoltaic cells makes the cost of solar energy roughly comparable to fossil fuels.

Ben-Gurion University Professor David Faiman [said] "In 20 years, if we in Israel move in this direction, 60 to 70% of our electricity needs will not cost anything."
(Christian Science Monitor)
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2 comments:

LHwrites said...

Progress is a part of human nature that seems in much greater abundance in Israel than anyplace else in the MidEast.

Bruce said...

Indeed that appears to be the case in the area of technology. I was also pleased to post on the electric car a short time ago.